I return after a hiatus, busy with woodworking, music, teaching, and writing a book. I aim to improve this website, focusing on providing concise recipe content while acknowledging the value of minimal commentary. My intention is to respect the reader’s time and deliver straightforward, informative posts.
Author: docdanack
I'm a retired music professor and conductor (hence the profile picture). Although I never thought I'd be the cook for my family, I've discovered the satisfaction of cooking and am surprised by it.
Recent happenings and plans for the future
Recently, our family has become hyper-aware of more items that cause us problems. I have to admit that gluten affects … More
Lieutenant Tso’s Chicken
Why did I demote Tso from a General? Actually, this recipe is before he became a general. It’s been modified … More
Boom Boom Sauce
Ingredients: ½ cup Mayonnaise 3 T Red wine vinegar 1 T Soy sauce 1½ T Ketchup 1 T Maple syrup … More
Hoisin Sauce
Ready in 5 minutes Makes a little under 2 quarts Ingredients 1⅓ cups Soy sauce 1 cup Soy “peanut” butter (I’ve … More
DF Recipes
These are gluten free, dairy free, corn free, egg free, and so on. Of course, tastes may vary, but my … More
Boom Boom Fish Fillets
This is an Americanized version of a Chinese Szechuan dish. Authentic? Not to China. Nevertheless, it is still gluten free, … More
Boom Boom Chicken
Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes Course: Appetizer, Main CourseCuisine: American, Chinese-AmericanServings: 4 For the shrimp:· … More
Char Siu or Chinese BBQ Pork
This gluten free, corn free, dairy free (allergen friendly) recipe is sticky-sweet and tender. Prep Time 20 MinutesCook Time 20 … More
Sesame Chicken
I had a hankerin’ for Sesame Chicken, so I made this delicious gluten free, dairy free, corn free dish. Ingredients … More
Damned Fine Recipes 