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Lee KleinThe real Coolatta; we've got the mock.In 1987, Todd Wilbur of Orange County, California, started his Top Secret Recipes website, on which he dissects well-known name-brand foods and creates original recipes that clone their appeal. The site has been "undergoing construction" for quite so ... More >>
I purchased this book, the followup to author Kelly McCune's best selling Grill Book, when it first came out in 1990. Can't say exactly what prompted me to do so, but looking back at it now (after years of not having done so), the recipes seem to have remained pretty up-to-date considering how mu ... More >>
Let's face it. Some jobs are more interesting than others, and when we met Alisa M. McGowan, we knew she had it figured out. A caterer to the jet set, she spends her days making sure Wyclef Jean has his soul food going on, the Victoria's Secret models' chocolate chip cookie stash is full, and the ... More >>
Nino Pernetti graciously sent me a copy of his then just-published cookbook after I'd done a short interview with him about it for Short Order in 2008. The subtitle, His Life Story and Travels around the World, pretty much describes the narrative, in which Nino's co-authors Ferdie Pacheco a ... More >>
Publishers don't generally send me cookbooks, but once in awhile one ends up in my mailbox. That's how I came upon Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass in 2005. The book, co-authored by Carolina Buia and Isabel C. Gonzalez, is bright with colors and photos, and stocked with all sorts of p ... More >>
via about.comHave you ever made beer-can chicken? If you haven't, you're missing out on the juiciest grilled chicken you've ever tasted and on a few good laughs from looking at your bird perched atop a beer can on the grill. It's also incredibly easy to make, which makes it the perfect dish for t ... More >>
Yesterday, we highlighted Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home cookbook. Today we share two recipes for Provençal Tomatoes -- one from each star culinarian. The book is filled with useful tidbits of advice. Here are just a couple culled from the Provence recipes, which follow the jump.Julia on usin ... More >>
Lee KleinHorchata: aerial viewYesterday we praised the 1987 cookbook Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Rick Bayless and Deann Groen Bayless. At the end of the exciting column, we promised a recipe for horchata from its pages. It follows this preface about the beverag ... More >>
Courtesy University of Texas PressDiana Kennedy, cookbook author and leading authority on Mexican regional cooking, will present her latest work at Books & Books Coral Gables on Wednesday night at 8 p.m.Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy may indeed seem never-ending -- it's a comprehensi ... More >>
Palm Restaurant is the oldest family-owned white tablecloth restaurant group in the country, with some 28 venues in 24 cities. Bay Harbor is home to Miami's Palm (we had two for awhile here in South Florida, but the one by Merrick Park didn't make it). I've had some really great meals there, and ... More >>
Sudre's servin' up some serious sea bass at Sofitel.Feeling French after reading parts one and two of our interview with Chef Pierre Sudre from the Sofitel's La Riviera? Give this recipe a go!Seared Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Espelette Pepper and Grilled Artichoke Hearts Over Kalamata TapenadeSer ... More >>
Ray Hicks is a good Southern boy who grew up on comfort food and at his downtown eatery, First & First Southern Baking Company. He's bringing those flavors to Miami one deliciously gooey cake at a time. From Coca-Cola cake to red velvet, the only thing more American in this establ ... More >>
Chef Kurtis JantzAs the executive chef at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles, Kurtis Jantz oversees the entire food and beverage operation for the resort. This is one busy man, and most of his Thanksgivings are spent working."My tradition is definitely working it," Jantz told us. ... More >>
Not your typical French fare, huh?In yesterday's interview with Joan Nathan, the author mentioned that she collected the recipes for her book Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking from French folks. Here's a tasty one from Celine Bénitah, a woman who hails from the Algerian ... More >>
Ingrid's got a saucy solution for your cranberry weariness.Talk about passion. Ever seen Ingrid Hoffmann in the kitchen? The lady is gonna take that canned crap your aunt serves every year for Thanksgiving and make it better. As promised in yesterday's blog featuring her mom's three-meat stuffi ... More >>
Courtesy of Janis OwensAuthor Janis Owens's great aunts Annie Lou and Ethel in Georgia in the 1940'sThese recipes are courtesy of Janis Owens, author of The Cracker Kitchen: A Cookbook in Celebration of Cornbread-Fed, Down-Home Family Stories and Cuisine. These are from her Cracker Kitchen ... More >>
Photo by Nayda MercadoPumpkin Pie CupcakeAs Thanksgiving gets closer, the smells of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and all spice become increasingly more irresistible, especially when referring to dessert. Two words - PUMPKIN PIE.Despite the fact that pumpkin pie can be made all year round thanks t ... More >>
Ben FinkAs reported yesterday, pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith will be hosting a cooking demo at the Coral Gables Whole Foods this Thursday. Goldsmith will show participants how to make her popular chocolate cremoso. To help you prepare in advance, here's Goldsmith's recipe. If you plan to attend, rem ... More >>
Muffin lovin', had me a blast.Before you ask, yes, this recipe is involved. But no one said beauty was easy, bucko. And you'll need the right equipment, like a juicer (Dr. Etti Ben-Zion recommends Jack LeLanne's) and/or a blender. If you're wondering why you need to go through all this labor for a s ... More >>
With last night's temperatures reaching down into the 30s and a repeat expected tonight, you might think you're experiencing a bit of Scandinavian winter weather. Ok, not quite. Try frigid temperatures AND total darkness for most of the day for several months. In fact, according to the ancient Ju ... More >>
via LiquriousNothing says holiday in the States like "Egg Nog." In Puerto Rico, we drink Coquito. It is a coconut cream cocktail spiked with light and coconut rum, enriched and sweetened with condensed milk, and spiced up with warming, sweet baking spices. So give this holiday tipple a try and ... More >>
via cherrylet FlickrYesterday we promised you a recipe from Jayne Rockmill's new hardcover book I Love Bacon! ($19.99) so, yet again, we're delivering. Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo, now at The Water Club and formerly of Talula and Top Chef fame, contributed her recipe for roasted tomato and smoked ... More >>
Denise CrossTonight is the big night and many new year's revelers will be hitting South Beach and spend obscene amounts of money on all access club passes and overpriced meals. If your purse strings are tied, you can follow tradition (or superstition) and stick to some tried and true food r ... More >>
Yesterday was the first working day of the year and many resolutions went into effect. But come 5 p.m. you may decide the "giving up sweets" resolution was no good. Fortunately, just when you thought the holidays were over and there would be no more cookies, cakes or sweets for a while, here come ... More >>
We borrowed this recipe from A Taste of Elegance, the cookbook master chef Rudi Sodamin authored for the Holland America cruise line. In it, he explained, "Schnitzel is an all-occasion food for Austrians, but it's eaten most commonly as a Sunday meal." Sodamin suggests you garnish the dish with l ... More >>
Photo by Michael Flores InterianoMussels so good that they convert atheists.In our preview of Cavatelli Italian Trattoria, we told you that we would put the squeeze on the chefs until they forked over either the recipe for the melt-in-your-mouth spinach gnocchi or their "I'm a Believer" mejillone ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanConsider picking up your croissants from the new Zona Verde at Alliance Française.Hosting a lonely hearts party for Valentine's Day? Whip up a batch of Chef Andrea Sans Araiza's Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and watch the phenylethylamine fly. Or, if you do have a specia ... More >>
This week we featured a two-part interview with The Rolling Stove's owner and chef, Troy Thomas. Check out the other parts here and here. Troy agreed to share his recipe for apple cider bignets with Short Order readers -- perfect since Mardi Gras is only a few weeks away.
George Washington - former vandalLegend has it that long before George Washington became the first President of The United States, he chopped down a cherry tree. When his father saw the ruined tree he asked George if he did it and George said "yes father, I cannot tell a lie". George's fath ... More >>
There's a fungus among us!So Joel Huff was a little late getting this recipe to us. Forgive the guy! After all, he just arrived in Miami a few weeks ago to start at Azul. Don't know who we're talking about? Read the first part of our interview here and the second part here; then get to ... More >>
A sassy take on a Southern classicIf you missed last week's interview with Kareem Anguin, the new executive chef at Oceanaire, click here for part one and here for part two. Then you can get cookin' on this Southern-style entree.Shrimp & GritsServes 14 jumbo shrimp2 Tbs fresh tomatoes, diced1 ... More >>
Yesterday we wrote about how Miami native Naylet LaRochelle took first prize in the Crisco Innovation category of the 17th annual American Pie Counci/Crisco National Pie Championships. Her winning entry, "My Big Fat Italian Strawberry-Basil Wedding Pie," borrows the elegance and color of a tradit ... More >>
Photo by Riki AltmanNow we know why he got so darn big...It's not Elvis Presley's birthday, nor is it even the anniversary of his death, but we decided there's no need for any Elvis-related reason to enjoy this amazing creation. Chef Gonzalo Rivera boasted about it on his Facebook page, claiming ... More >>
Hans Viertl is not only a savvy restauranteur, he also was a chef for many years with Club Med with more than a few good recipes under his belt. Soup is the best seller at his four restaurant locations Fountain Bistro, La Ficelle Cafe, Fountain Deli, and Sacha's Cafe in Coral Gables.You can try t ... More >>
Last week we published our interview with Andrew Balick, the chef at the relatively new Pied a Terre at the Cadet Hotel. In parts one and two, Balick talked about his menu, how he came to Pied a Terre after six years at Azul, and how he began cooking professionally.Today we bring you Balick's rec ... More >>
Harry Potter is everywhere this summer. An announcement came from J.K. Rowling yesterday about Pottermore, an interactive site, and the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, is just three weeks away. With the end of the Potter-era fast approaching, we decided to cave into the n ... More >>
Richard Hales, chef and owner of Midtown hotspot Sakaya Kitchen, spoke with Short Order about his love for Thailand and about the trials of food trucks. He then was kind enough to share with all of us a recipe for a dish worth trying to make at home. Dae Ji Grilled Baby Back RibsDry Rub Sp ... More >>
Whether you're looking at a fridge full of beer left over from the 4th of July barbecue or you've decided to test your brewing skills with the folks at Brewbox Miami, this recipe for beer-marinated beef is sure to please a crowd.Marinating flesh in dark beer gives it a tender and m ... More >>
Lesley ElliottBacon, date, and blue cheese sconesMichelle Bernstein was kind enough to post her recipe for Crumb on Parchment's cherry-vanilla scones on Tasting Table. If you haven't had the pleasure, the scones are oversize and somehow both dense and fluffy. It's quite an achievement. The scone ... More >>
Scott Conant is no novice in the kitchen. With five Scarpetta locations and his new D.O.C.G Enoteca making some noise in Vegas this ambitious chef has his plate full. But a visit to his kitchen shows us that he hasn't lost that magic touch when it comes to preparing a killer dish. His creamy pole ... More >>
Peacock Garden CafeIt's one of those things everyone is reluctant to make for themselves. Baking bread just seems like so much more of a pain in the ass than simply picking up a loaf at the grocery store. Sure, the visual will be just as pleasing if you buy focaccia or lavash, cover it in accoutr ... More >>
Photo by Anais AlexandreThe marvelous things we can do with this babyThink an avocado is just for hum-drum guac?! Well think again! Here are 3 simple recipes you never knew you could do with avocado. All recipes have been tried & tested!Note: To test an avocado for ripeness give it a loving s ... More >>
Laine DossHedy Goldsmith's spiced pecans taste like a crisp fall afternoon.Earlier this week, we interviewed Michael's Genuine Food & Drink executive pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith. If you missed the interview, read Part 1 and Part 2. As promised, we're bringing you a recipe from Hedy's kit ... More >>
By Anais AlexandreHoney Sage Pretzel with Grainy MustardWhy do shopping malls hide Auntie Annes Pretzels in the midst of rambunctious chaos when all we want is that salty, and sometimes sweet, twisted-up treat? No, we don't want to go through a marathon and get spritzed in the eye by aggressive p ... More >>
Photo by Anais AlexandreA cocktail to cure any ailment.According to Merriam-Webster, a julep is a nectarous syrup, sometimes mixed with alcohol or medicine. (And who wouldn't be cured by that?)You have to admit there is a certain romantic appeal to pre-prohibition cocktails. A mint julep, the Ken ... More >>
By Wedinator.comBe the King or Queen of Take OutWho says your kitchen can't be your go to spot for (MSG-free hopefully) Chinese take-out. Break out your chop sticks, plug in that rice cooker, and in under 30 minutes you'll have a sweet and savory dinner on the table so good, you'll wanna change y ... More >>
The Kahn siblings have entered the hot sauce world blazing trails with their homemade dippings. Using a family recipe and nothing but natural ingredients, Captain Rick's Hot Sauce and Sharon's Spicy Tamarind keep you smokin' hot.Click here to learn how their sauces are featured at long-time Miami ... More >>
You're welcome.Ready for a cranberry sauce that will punch your mouth in the face and call your momma a dirty hooker? I thought so. Even better, a diabetic can enjoy this tasty relish all the same.Before you ask, no, a fancy chef did not pass this down; it wasn't picked out of a magazine either. A w ... More >>
This Hatuey Beer-glazed ham can be gracing your holiday table in just 18 days -- or a lot less time than that if you decide to bake one for dinner tonight. Yesterday we talked with Anler Morejon, project manager for Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. and brand manager of Hatuey (ah-TWAY), the iconic Cuban beer ... More >>
Indoor pulled pork: you won't know the difference."Indoor" and "barbecue" are two words one never likes to hear placed back-to-back in a sentence -- especially when preceded by the phrase "you are invited to". We all know what this means: Meats and/or poultry baked in an oven with a lot of Open P ... More >>
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