Berbere Chicken with Couscous

There was a bite in the air as we rafted up last weekend in Mill Creek. The day started out reef-in gusty, but finally died down for a smooth evening on the hook. A perfect night for something spicy. Really spicy. Ethiopian spicy! I found this recipe years ago compliments of Chef Nigel Palmer. It…

Phở (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Many people are finding themselves at home with more time on their hands than they ever thought imaginable. And many of those people’s homes are boats. Close quarters. Projects like rebuilding the head pump, replacing impellers, …even French whipping the wheel, are starting to get monotonous. Looking for more rewarding ways to spend time? Try…

Dirty Bird

This pirate is not much of a sports fan.  I like sports … just don’t have the time or bandwidth to follow them fanatically*.  But Louisiana has this fabulous tradition of cooking the opposing team’s mascot — mostly a college football thing, they roast a Cochon de Lait when they play the Razorbacks, alligator when…

Stuffing Stuffed Biscuits

This is a great accompaniment to any Thanksgiving turkey you were not able to stuff traditionally, such as the Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast or deep-fried turkey that you landlubbers love. You get all the flavor of stuffing in one little easy-to-eat biscuit. And they are not only easy to eat, but very easy to make.…