Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Brussel Sprouts

There’s a chain of restaurants called Breakfast Republic–I’ve been to the one in San Diego several times. I’m not fond of breakfast — I really don’t like eggs except in cookies . . . but my friends and family like it, so if I want to hang with them, I have to go to breakfast….

Candied Bacon with Aleppo Pepper

Okay. Before we go a whole lot further, let’s chat about my all time favorite seasoning, Aleppo pepper. I’ve been using it in my cooking for maybe 10 years now — and I can honestly say, it goes in almost every savory dish I make. It actually comes from Turkey these days before of the danger in…

Lemon Blackberry Poppyseed Muffins

It’s been the longest time since I last posted — work keeps me busy, and by the time I get home, I’m toast.  But I’m cooking like crazy.  At work, twice a year, we make brunch for the entire staff — and my last brunch of the year was last Friday.  I’m not an egg…