Author Archives: tbuzzee

Corn on the Cob, Roasted or Grilled

Posted on May 20, 2024 by tbuzzee

My Aunt Buzz had a very specific place and time she would have corn on the cob. She would be visiting friends at their farm in Maine and, only after they had sat the kettle on the stove to boil … Continue reading →

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Tuna Salad With Curry & Parmesan

Posted on May 16, 2024 by tbuzzee

First off… What?!? Tuna salad with both curry and Parmesan cheese? Yeppers! And, it is the only way I make it anymore; whether for sammiches or, in this case, as part of a pretty darned spiffy main course dinner salad. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Brioche

Posted on May 15, 2024 by tbuzzee

We love these whenever we visit Bayona in NOLA, and, lucky me, a friend had the cookbook and shared the recipe with me! I did misread my notes and accidently added six eggs to the dough instead of the called … Continue reading →

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Maple Syrup and Orange Butter

Posted on May 14, 2024 by tbuzzee

It is hard to describe just how very nice this is; and, it came about kinda by accident! I was making a batch of Sweet Potato Brioche, and according to the chef and restaurant, Bayona in NOLA, who is the … Continue reading →

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Best! Air Fryer Garlic Bread Slices

Posted on May 13, 2024 by tbuzzee

I was poking around the bakery at Whole Foods, and decided to try one of their French baguettes. When I got home, I did my usual thing with French bread, cut a bit of the heel of, topped the slice … Continue reading →

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Air Fried Calamari Salad

Posted on May 7, 2024 by tbuzzee

One of our favorite munchies when we are out and about for dinner (or lunch, lunch works too!) is a nice platter of freshly fried calamari. One of fave lunch spots serves theirs with slightly crisped slices of peperoncini and … Continue reading →

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Jalapeño Ranch Pickles

Posted on May 1, 2024 by tbuzzee

We are having Turkey Taco Thursday around about here, so it was time to toss a batch of Ranch Jalapeño Pickles. Good thing they are dead simple to toss together before tossing ’em in the fridge. I got the idea … Continue reading →

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Parfait! The Return of a Classic

Posted on April 26, 2024 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, Swiss Chicken Casserole was a mainstay dinner at my Aunt Buzz’s house; and it was always welcomed. Well except for my dad, who did not eat chicken. Aunt Buzz would use poached chicken breasts, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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New! Improved! Gluten-Free Donair

Posted on April 24, 2024 by tbuzzee

Think of Donair as a kind of Canadian Maritimes Gyro, usually served with its own distinctive sauce. I’ve been making them for a while, but then I got the idea to use my own Garlic Dressing and Sauce, and then, … Continue reading →

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Smoked Trout Spread

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tbuzzee

We were out with friends at a restaurant on a Saturday evening, and they had a special appetizer of smoked trout spread topped with dill and salmon caviar served with crisped pita slices. It was wonderful, we actually ordered a … Continue reading →

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