Is there any way to make an apple pie that’s better than your grandma’s? Absolutely. Add cranberries and drown it in rum sauce! This is the perfect holiday recipe for all you sailors out there who have more rum on board than cream. Sound familiar? The big decision is which rum to use. Finish up your Gosling’s…
If you’re still stuck with left over turkey and you’ve exhausted every turkey recipe you can think of, try this mediterranean style pizza. You won’t even know you’re eating turkey. The breast meat is freshened up by rolling in truffle oil and EVOO. And the Spanish Manchego cheese is the perfect compliment to tie…
I was recently at a party where someone asked me “What is the benefit to…what is it you call…where you cut the chicken in half and flatten it?” Ah yes! Spatchcocking. One of my favorite words and definitely my favorite way to roast a bird. So much that I even spatchcocked yesterday’s Thanksgiving turkey! You can…
Oysters are a tradition on the Chesapeake. But what used to be the most valuable fishery in the Bay is now a mere fraction of the size. Many volunteers…kids, schools, locals…have been pitching in recently to help seed oyster “gardens” to boost the populations. So in appreciation of our most precious bivalve, my co-pirate and…
I never get to eat the turkey drumsticks at Thanksgiving. They are always on others’ plates by the time I get my apron off and pour myself a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. So to make up for it I created this “Fit for a Pirate” all drumstick dinner. The drumsticks are laid on top carrots, shallots,…
Wild rice is a great staple to have on board as it packs well and can last indefinitely. Placed in ziplock bags, it’s tough and can be stored in your lockers as “packing” between bottles or fit almost anywhere. It takes longer to cook than regular rice but has a bit more nutritional value, adding fiber and protein. This is a…