Inside Out Quesadillas Makes one 8 to 10-inch quesadilla Why inside out? Because there’s a thin layer of crunchy cheese on the outside of the quesadilla as well as the melty stuff on the inside tucked between the tortillas. Created during a … [Read more...] about Inside Outside Quesadillas
Appetizers
Compost Bin Ramen
Makes 2 healthy-sized portions Also called Quarantine Ramen, White Trash Ramen (which, in some circles is redundant) or Redneck Ramen (ditto). Ivan Orkin and David Chang, famous chefs known for their ramen, would probably stab me for insulting … [Read more...] about Compost Bin Ramen
Charcoal-Fired Bodie Island Oysters with Chipotle-Garlic Butter and Seaweed
Makes a dozen grilled oysters Kristin and I did a dumb thing. We traveled all over the South on our stomachs for five weeks this past summer. Dumb because COVID-19 was ravaging the country. Most everyone we knew was hunkered down at home awaiting … [Read more...] about Charcoal-Fired Bodie Island Oysters with Chipotle-Garlic Butter and Seaweed
Lentil-Zucchini Falafels
Makes about 30 spoon-sized falafels The Restaurant Phoenix Project Dinner on Alamo Farm was a meatfest. We had Johnny Kirk’s 264-pound hog, Brent McAfee’s sausages, bacon and “dacon” or duck bacon. Feeling for my vegetarian leaning compatriots, I … [Read more...] about Lentil-Zucchini Falafels