Stone Fruit Crisp with Brown Sugar Cream - With summer fading and fall seemingly upon us come Labor Day weekend, that means one thing, and one thing only, FOOTBALL! All that being said, I wanted to provide a firehouse recipe that only requires
Key Lime Pie - With a holiday near and dear to my heart, I felt it prudent to slip out of semi-retirement to bring to y'all a perfectly suited dessert for the under-the-sun gatherings of this 4th of July weekend, KEY LIME PIE! This citrus class
Beef & Chorizo Empanadas - With Cinco de Mayo upon us, it is finally an occasion to express my love for the culture and cuisine of Mexico. I felt it prudent to bring a not so often consumed empanada its due time. It's the perfect pocket of
Warm Mustard Potato Salad - With Spring officially here, it was high time I share a porch free recipe with y'all. One caveat, there's no mayo. But that's the good news, as EVOO, whole grain mustard and fresh greens doesn't allow you to miss it.
Raspberry Mint Lava Cakes - What happens when I realize that I haven't had a recipe were chocolate is the featured star? I take the classic molten lava cake and stuff it with raspberries and mint and stack it next to some good old fashion vanil
Báhn Mì - The traditional French-Vietnamese fusion street food is an affordable, yet tasty sandwich fit for the masses. Utilizing crunchy, yet a soft baguette filled with a fish aioli, spicy and caramelized pork, pickled carrots and radish, fre
Mascarpone Whipped Cream Lemon Bars - With springtime ready to bear it's vivid colors, plentiful sun and warmer days, I felt it prudent to bring you one of my favorites for celebrating the seasonal change, the lemon bar. But I elevate them by i
Habanero Ham Mac & Cheese - When at the firehouse and some comfort food is being requested, don't just turn to the standard bowed variety. Take some creative control, throw in some heat (substantially or not), add some savory protein and t
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits - Craving the heavenly buttered Southern gold standard known as the biscuit but don't want all the work attached to it? Then may I present to you the 'drop' biscuit. Have the effort but all of the flavor, this is a grea
Roasted Eggplant w/ Quinoa & Yogurt - Mention the word "vegetarian" in the firehouse and be prepared to see everyone scatter like cockroaches when the lights come on. Fire service personnel are inherently carnivores in nature and have almost an
Valentines Platter - Better late then never, this is a recipe that really can be used anytime and for any reason. It's fondue in the house with many a homemade item to enjoy. Marshmallows and ganache are the star in this episode but don't forge
Corn Dogs - Time for the Super Bowl! One of the few "cheat" days in the fire service were we look the other way when it comes to frying. So I bring to you the fair classic Corn Dogs. I also teach you an Asian inspired ketchup and make Funnel Ca
Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions - Continuing with the comfort food theme while simultaneously being challenged to produce something delectable with ground beef, I decided to tackle the notoriously canned spectacle that is the Sloppy Joe. Inexpe
Shrimp & Grits - Southern comfort food has it's own culinary following (with very good reason) and one of the staples is shrimp & grits. I'll try to recreate this southern classic while adding my own personality into what I consider a
Ginger Carrot Soup - Craving that warm, hearty winter soup but done in the style of the vegans and gluten free? Gotcha covered here with my rendition of a savory Ginger Carrot Soup. With a boosted sugar content provided courtesy of the cousin o
Bacon wrapped dates with blue cheese, smoky almonds and fresh rosemary leaves. There every ounce as good as they sound. Complicated, layered and thought provoking (a stretch, I know), these little appetizers will be the hit of any party (if you
Espresso Nutella Mousse - With the Christmas holiday likely the last big meal of the year, I felt it prudent to share with y'all a light (though decadent) dessert to finish the merry night's festivities. Easy to assemble and affording you the c
Kale Chips - Want to have an easy to make, healthy alternative for potato chips for your "backyard burger" or "spiral cut hotdog"? Enter (the Dragon) Kale Chips! Take one the healthiest vegetables on the planet and trasform them into a fun and
Rosemary Focaccia - Quick flatbreads that require very little 'hands on' time are a perfect way to get your gluten fix during a busy day. The majority of the time is spent proofing (more time for you) and the end product is a lite Italian inspi
Savory Stuffed Pumpkin - With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to offer a non-traditional and impressive side dish for the table. For me, the sides are were the fun begins on this Holiday (or Christmas for that matter). This stuffed pumpkin can b
Firehouse Shepards Pie - When down on your money and seeking a hearty meal, look no further then Shepards Pie. This dollar stretching pie will fill up the stomach while providing a satisfyingly warm meal on a cool day. We skip the high priced l
Cranberry and Almond Quinoa - The wonder grain, err, seed, Quinoa, is all the rave in the healthy sectors of the fire service. Joking aside, it really should be. It's a great substitute for rice and pasta and can be thrown into soups, stews, st
Pumpkin Bread Pudding - Old Hallows Eve is upon us and you're hunting for a great treat to share with your fellow trick or treaters to keep them going through the long night... Look no further cause I have a dessert that will keep your Zombies
Roasted Tomato Soup with Rosemary Croutons - With Fall greeting us with lower temps and changing leaves, I felt it time to kick off the season with an easy but profound soup. I gathered the remnants of my Summer tomatoes with some recently made
Raspberry Java Ribs - Sunday football is here and you are looking for worthy food to accompany it. Look no further as we have a very complex Raspberry Coffee Chipotle BBQ sauce to top our pork ribs. The best part, they can be made inside (rain