MaryJoe Jenkins

Here are some tricks to help you out of a couple sticky situations. The first one is a neat little trick I stumbled upon while making some sweetened Brussels sprouts. This isn’t even something most chefs think about doing but it can make your life a whole lot easier! You know those recipes that need a tablespoon of honey or a cup of molasses and that sticky substance just won’t come all the way out? Well, this is just the tip for you! Lightly coat your teaspoon, tablespoon, o

I am pleased to announce that I have seen the final artwork for the second book in the Soul Food Series and Charlie’s Crumbly Problem is good to go! This book includes both old faces and new as we continue to explore the world introduced in Petey’s Loaded Dream. As some of you may have noticed, Charlie Cheddar tends to leave little crumbles of cheese everywhere he goes. You can imagine the mess. What Charlie really needs is some friends to show him that his crumbles can be a

Serves: 4 1 ¼ lbs. salmon 4 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp ground ginger ½ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce 2 pinches cayenne pepper Combine all ingredients in a gallon-sized Ziplock bag and wiggle the salmon around to make sure it is fully coated. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Place a large skillet (or two!) on the stove over medium-high heat. Add salmon and sear 1-2 minutes per side. (If one side still has th