NYTimes Cornbread

4 tablespoons butter, olive oil, lard or bacon drippings 1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk, more if needed Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put fat in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or in […]

Basic Sauerbraten

My Oma made saurbraten and knödel every year for Easter. This is what I found that reminds me of simple German-style cooking! […]

Bleu Cheese Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

I like bleu cheese, I like buffalo chicken, I like mac ‘n’ cheese. This is my attempt at mixing all three in a yummy dish! […]

East North Carolina BBQ Sauce

Yes, Eastern NC! Not Northeast Carolina, because that plain don’t make sense! This sauce is tangy, spicy, and sweet. The Western NC variant has tomato product in the recipe. […]

Habanero Cookies

Depending on the pepper you pick up, this cookie can be a scorcher! […]

White-Hot Hot Chocolate

Fresh hot cocoa tastes fuller and richer than what you may get from an instant mix. It’s a little more work, but this homemade drink is as rich and creamy, with a lingering warmth that stays with you through the coldest of days. […]