Time to dive into my Asian flavors. Here's a stir-fry dish. The sticky rice recipe is coming Thursday. 1 pound peeled and deveined 16/20 shrimp 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine (or cane) vinegar 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger Canola oil 2 bunches green onions, white bottoms, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 red bell peppers, cut into i-inch squares 2 bunches green onion tops, cut into 1-inch pieces Hot pepper flakes (optional) Gar

I am not one who likes to start a meal with a cold dish. But with the temperatures that we are currently enduring, sometimes you just have to break the rules. Cold dishes can be very refreshing. They also are less filling as hot menu items. That doesn’t mean that they are not flavorful and delicious. With the heat in mind, I have assembled 3 appetizers that are not served warm. The first is Tomato-Shrimp Shooters, served in a spoon or shot glass. The second is Chili-Lime Crab

Mac and Cheese is a dish that most people have enjoyed since their childhood. Here is a grownup version. 1 pound dry elbow macaroni 1 stick butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 cups heavy cream Hot sauce to taste (optional) 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup smoked meat, your choice 1 cup cheese crackers, crushed Preheat oven to 400℉. Cook macaroni in salted water until just al denté; drain into a colander. Run cold water over macaroni until cooled

Now that Mothewr Nature has decided to end the cold weather nonsense, it's time for backyard activities. This week, a couple of side dishes that are perfect for cookouts. 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced bell pepper 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/2 cup bacon, ham or tasso, cooked and chopped fine 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 large egg 1 1/4 cup buttermilk 6 tablespoons