Micki’s Morsels

AKA Matt Damon Bars.

I have, at times, crushed on Matt Damon…(note the alias above for this Praline Shortbread recipe). The best thing about this recipe is that you can change it up, and it will still be hot like Matt Damon. If you cook the topping less time, it will have more of a caramel consistency & flavor. If you cook it more, it will have more of a crystallized consistency and brown sugar flavor like pralines. Either way…yum! Read on for the recipe… (more…)

Unique Flavors Unite.

Brie, apples, ham and thick-cut bacon come together on grilled sourdough. The Irish combine a lot of robust flavors in their sandwiches. And I’m part Irish, so why not? You could call this sandwich lunch or breakfast.  Maybe  even use french toast as the bread. See how to make it… (more…)

With Graham Cracker Crust.

Because the custard is not overly sweet, this goes perfectly in a graham cracker crust, and it saves time too. I make my own crust, but a store-bought crust would be fine too. After all, the filling will be the dominant flavor. You could also make this recipe into a banana cream pie by omitting the coconut and slicing a banana into the bottom of the crust before pouring in the filling.
(more…)

A Nice Combination of Flavors.

All dressed up is the only way to eat Mahi Mahi. I find it to be a more pungent fish, which is fine by me as long as you tone it down with other flavors. Here, I topped the cooked fish with a cranberry sauce and croutettes and served it alongside asparagus for complementary tastes and colors. (more…)