Dan Dan Noodles

It’s no secret I love noodles/pasta and this dish has been on my “to make” list. Dan Dan Noodles translates as “noodles carried on a pole” or “peddler’s noodles”. There are many versions of these noodles and I finally decided on Joanne Chang’s version. She is the owner of Flour Bakery + Café in Boston … Continue reading

Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes

Seafood – what’s not to love about it. Shrimp is my favorite followed by crab and lobster. I don’t cook crab often and usually it is in  the form of crab cakes like my Crab Cakes With a Spicy Remoulade Sauce. I do use crab in rangoons, wontons, quiche, salads or I will buy crab … Continue reading

Gene’s Saltine Appetizers or Fire Crackers, Updated

I recently ran across a recipe which reminded me of one of Gene’s favorite snacks. This is an appetizer he could make without my help as I always had the ingredients on hand and it was very simple to throw together. You just take saltine crackers, drizzle with Italian Good Seasons Dressing, sprinkle with Parmigiano … Continue reading