Mark A. Hendricks

Recipe Favorites

My favorite Chicken Parmigiana

This is by far one of my favorite recipes. The "secret ingredient" is a cubano pepper that adds an amazing sweetness and just the smallest bit of heat (don't worry, cubano peppers aren't spicy at all, they're similar to banana or bell peppers). The sauce is realistically a bit much, and you'll likely end up with at least 2 servings worth, alas I am merely re-posting this and you can always throw the leftovers in some Tupperware and freeze it.

Breakfast Casserole

One of my favorite easy to make breakfast foods for when there's family or guests in town.

Emeril Lagasse's Garlic Knots

I love garlic and I love bread, and this recipe is an amazing combination of the two. These knots are incredibly easy to make and go great with the chicken parm. Publix sells pizza dough ready to use so this recipe is quick and easy. For the best results make sure you give the knots ample time to rise. Although I've also made them without letting them rise for slightly less fluffier results.

Blueberry Cream Muffins

Here's another delicious breakfast food. Rich and delicious blueberry muffins. The secret is the sour cream. I had discovered a similar recipe in my teens and quickly discovered that substituting milk or cream for sour cream makes these muffins insanely fluffy and delicious. As an added treated you can top the muffins with confectionary or regular sugar that when baked turn into an almost glaze that makes for an extraordinary first bite. Fresh blueberries are are always nice but using the frozen blueberries in a bag from Publix. Using the frozen blueberries also gives the fun result of turning the muffins blue due to them melting.

Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

This is a tomato basil cream sauce, it's similar to the sauce they use at C.R Chicks in the smokey. It goes great with some crockpot pulled chicken.

Super Buffalo Chicken Dip

The biggest game of the year is here—Super Bowl Sunday! While the spotlight may be on Patrick Mahomes and the action on the field, let’s be real—the real MVP is the food. This Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my all-time favorite game-day snacks. It’s creamy, packed with protein, and loaded with bold, tangy flavor. My secret? Go heavy on the cream cheese for extra richness, and when it comes to wing sauce, Hooters’ brand is a game-changer. Whether you're hosting a party or just indulging in a solo snack session, this dip is a guaranteed winner. Here’s how to make it.