Occasionally I stumble across what I playfully call “sniper” ingredients – foods so deceptively named that it’s like a shot through the heart when you discover what they really are. Case in point: ...

I first encountered sweetbreads a few years ago when I was a judge for a local lamb cooking competition. After sampling some cold, mediocre, and downright bland dishes, my expectations had plummeted.

For those who’ve never eaten sweetbreads, and that includes me, let’s make something clear: It’s not bread. It’s not. Just because you can fry it like a donut doesn't make it one. Sweetbreads is the ...