“Chicken again?” That was my uncle’s line to my grandmother each time she served him lunch regardless of whether it was chicken or steak. Not very funny perhaps, especially not to my grandmother, who just rolled her eyes and walked away. Chicken is so easy as a dinner staple because,…
Snickers Bars are great for a little afternoon pick-me-up because they are filled with all the best things in life – chocolate, caramel, peanuts and nougat. Some genius, who most likely worked at a country fair, discovered a way to make this fantastic treat even unhealthier by frying it. The…
Still can’t get enough of chef Michael Psilakis, even after last week’s two-part interview, huh? We understand. After all, many Americans haven’t ventured too far past Greek salad, gyros, and the occasional stuffed grape leaf, so we just gobble up whatever tidbit he’s willing to share. (Those who want to…
Passover starts at sundown tonight and that means that Jewish people throughout South Florida will be supping on matzo ball soup. There is a fundamental debate among Jewish foodies concerning the firmness of matzo balls. While some people prefer light and fluffy matzo balls, others favor rock hard ones. The…
If you foolishly haven’t picked up this week’s issue of Miami New Times in print to see the gorgeous, full-color Taste 2010 supplement, grab it. Inside you’ll find recipes like this one, Papa’s Egg Rolls from Richard Hales, the chef/owner of the new Sakaya Kitchen in Midtown.Thought you may assume…
With Miami’s gourmet scene on this rise, cooking classes have also become more popular over the years. Novice chefs are driving all over the county to learn how to roll pasta, debone chicken and make naan. At her East Kendall home, Ayesha D’Mello teaches students the secrets of Indian cooking…
Before you start getting all uppity, yes, we are well aware there’s nothing Irish about fried green tomatoes. However since so many of us will be searching our closets for green to wear for St. Patty’s Day and, heck, you’ll need something in your bellies besides bangers and mash to…
This recipe comes courtesy of Chef Mark Zeitouni, executive chef of The Standard Spa and Hotel, Miami Beach. Mark has been wowing guests at the hotel for four years now with his fresh, flavor-packed Mediterranean-style cuisine. While he is one of very few top toques in town who serves vegan…
To go along with your Moët & Chandon cocktail, check out this recipe from the champagnemaker’s entertaining ambassador, Katie Lee.”I eat popcorn almost every night and I like to experiment with different flavors,” she says. Maybe that’s how she stays so thin. Consider whipping up a batch of this Chinese…
Of all the promotional swag I collected during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, one was particularly handy. The magnet containing the recipe for Mercadito’s guacamole de mango was handed to me as we sampled the soon-to-be-open restaurant’s carnitas tacos during the Grand Tasting Village. Being a lover of…
Got pork?Send your special recipe for 8 portions of the other white meat “prepared with the flavor of your native country” to the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana (1400 SW 1st Street. Miami, FL 33135) along with your name, address, and phone number.You could be chosen for the finals (for…
We love easy recipes. Preferably ones that require little to no cooking. Who has the time, anyway? That’s the beauty of this appetizer by chef Maggie Jimenez, Mexican native and host of Telefutura’s ¡Que Sabor!. Jimenez will be preparing this and other recipes at the Carbonell Olive Oil display at…
This breakfast casserole was introduced into my kitchen by my husband. For him, it’s a dish that evokes memories of home in North Carolina. His mom traditionally prepares it the night before Christmas and leaves it in the fridge overnight so it’s ready to be baked in the morning. I’ll…
The Genuine Kitchen column features recipes and tips for your home cooking by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Michael Schwartz and his team at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. For this installment, Executive Pastry Chef Hedy Goldsmith guest blogs a retro recipe. Questions or comments? Visit the restaurant’s blog to send…
Staying in this Valentine’s Day? How about breakfast? It’s easier than dinner and will probably earn you just as many points with your significant other. We tried a recipe for Nutella French Toast Sandwiches from Katie Lee’s most recent book, The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions. In the book,…
Black History Month is here, so let’s talk about one of the greatest agricultural minds of the 19th and 20th centuries, George Washington Carver (1864-1943). Back in 1941, Time Magazine called him the “Black Leonardo,” but the magazine was referring mostly to his artwork, which used Alabama red clay and…
You don’t have to be a college kid to go to college, you don’t have to be concerned with grades to get an education, and at MDC’s School of Community Education, you can empower yourself with knowledge from a world of learning opportunities.In downtown Miami, there are eight classes taught…
Last Saturday morning I found myself covered in flour and rolling out pasta dough with seven strangers. This hands-on approach to cooking is Casa Toscana owner Sandra Stefani’s teaching method. Basically, it’s sink or swim at these cooking classes. After all, how are you going to replicate the perfect consistency…
Tony Chachere’s is the only pre-made seasoning a Cajun will use, a friend told me when I mentioned I was testing one of the Louisiana company’s Super Bowl recipes. Tony’s corporate chef Kelly Williams, a CIA grad and Louisiana native, shared a few Super Bowl-inspired recipes and tips. The Saints…
Super Bowl 44 is upon us (it happened so quickly) and while everyone is buzzing about how to get into the Playboy, ESPN and Maxim parties, there is one gridiron soiree foodies will not want to miss. Part of the four-day Eats Beats & Cleats celebration on Lincoln Road is…
Green markets are all the rage in Miami, and the latest one from the Market Company is a tiny representation of local commerce at work. While the Market Company puts on much larger outdoor gatherings (including nearby on Lincoln Road), the Collins Park Sunday Market is cozy and functional. Yesterday, I…
I must confess I was a little stumped when asked to prepare a Super Bowl-appropriate recipe for this week’s home cook edition. Wings, pizza, nachos, dips are not really part of my everyday repertoire. But I wasn’t going to shy away from the task. After looking through cookbooks, I decided…
