The Down Home Backyard Barbecue!

Finger licking good Tennessee style Honey-Whiskey Pork Ribs. Pork spareribs rubbed with a heady mixture of honey, whiskey and spices then slowly grilled to a charred, falling off the bone tenderness. Serve with creamy homemade potato salad and some leafy greens. Summer will be here soon enough!

Spring is Here - Let the Feasting Begin!

Come one and all for a casual Spring feast with a multitude of delicious fresh cooked dishes like tender slices of herbed beef loin and many more! Celebrate the season while it lasts with food, drink and laughter among friends.

Delights from the Delta - Saigon's Mekong River Delta!

Taste this exotic Vietnamese Mango Shrimp Salad or Goi Tom Xoai. A cool mix of cooked shrimp, shredded mangoes, cucumber, carrots, onion slices, chopped mint, Asian basil and roasted peanuts all tossed in a sweet-savory dressing of Vietnamese nuoc mam with honey, chili  and lime juice. A refreshing cool salad on a warm Spring day!

Do It the French Way - Moutarde and Poulet!

The ultimate French Country Classic - Poulet a la Moutarde. Chicken breasts sauteed in a rich creamy white wine-mustard sauce flavored with garlic, shallots and thyme. Delicious served with a fresh green salad, crusty baguette slices and a healthy glass of fine white wine. Who says French cooking required a toque hat and a fancy degree from a culinary school?

Light and Sweet, These Danishes are Neat!

Breakfast or anytime, these tender flaky fresh baked Cheese Danishes are filled with a multitude of delights including cream cheese and berry jam with almonds or spicy apple-cinnamon - there can be endless combinations of tasty ingredients. Enjoy with a cup of joe and fresh fruit in the AM for a tasty start to the day.

'Mottled Orchid'

                  Watercolor on fine artist paper - 11 in x 15 in

This Beef's Got Seoul! Korean Soul!

Dig into this Korean version of barbeque - Beef Bulgogi. Tender slices of beef marinated in a savory brew of soy sauce, rice wine, honey, finely chopped Asian pear, garlic and black pepper. Grilled slow and tender and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds then served with rice and lettuce. A feast from the East! The Far East!

Fried Catfish From the River - Tastes So Good You'll Shiver!

Catch it, cook it and eat it! Freshly caught catfish fillets encrusted in cornmeal and lots of spices then pan-fried to a mouth-watering crispiness. Serve with homemade tartar sauce, steamed or fried cauliflower and a green salad for a knockout meal. Take me to the river!

Let Them Eat Sweet Buns!

Take a bite out of these fluffy fresh baked buns - slightly sweet and filled with homemade berry jam. Beautiful buns to fill you up and make you smile.

Veggies and Meat on Pasta is Sweet!

Warm your heart and soul with this tasty dish - Baked zucchini stuffed with spicy ground beef and served on top of pasta with a light vodka-tomato sauce. Don't wait - grab the wine and dig in.

'Hawaiian Ginger Flower'

                  Watercolor on fine artist paper - 11 in x 15 in