Norma Vargas-Matus is not exactly what you would expect from a pasta maker. She’s a “Mexicana” from the beautiful town of Acapulco who grew up working at her family’s bakery located in the hip Condesa district of Mexico City. Today, this latin lovely finds herself in a cooking mini-adventure as…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.”Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” So goes the old…
You’ve probably never heard of Ching-He Huang, but she teaches us ordinary folk how to perfect the art of delicious take-out… at home and easily, without all of the headaches. She’s the chef behind UK sensation, Chinese Food in Minutes, which airs on the newly launched Cooking Channel. Adduce Studios…
Surprisingly, Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo, whom we have interviewed the last few days, found a moment to share an incredible recipe with us. Give it a go! It sounds perfect for summer.Summer Peach & Aged Manchego Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop with Mushroom Ragout and Port Wine ReductionPork Chop & Stuffing:10 oz…
From the moment you meet Pablo Liberato you sense that here is someone who is truly passionate about his meat. As the owner of Gaucho Ranch, this self-proclaimed health enthusiast spends his day touting the benefits of grass fed meat. No hormones, no antibiotics, no grain. “Our cattle eat only…
Remember the excitement when you dug around for the prize in the Cracker Jacks box? Well, now there’s a healthy way to relive the experience. There is a “green prize” in your Triscuit box. It seems every consumer product is jumping on the “green” bandwagon these days and Triscuit is…
Fried doughnuts are an overindulgence that has become an American breakfast staple. This airy piece of dough with a hole in the center is about as close to a healthful breakfast as a beer. But what if you have it as a dessert after a beer? A friend recently introduced…
Deviled eggs are thought of as classic ’50s American food. In Leave it to Beaver, mom June Cleaver puts out a deviled egg plate as guests fill the house for a summer holiday party. Deviled eggs actually date back to the time of Ancient Rome where they were known as…
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means it’s time to start grilling. Whether you are hosting a barbecue for 30 or just grilling with a few friends, there are a few simple rules for outdoor cooking…
Florida is surrounded by water and the water is full of fish. What better way to enjoy Miami than to try my hand at cooking up some of the local catch? I head over to Casablanca Fish Market on the Miami River. Walking in through the unassuming front door I’m…
The Biltmore Culinary Academy’s director, Lourdes Castro, teamed up with Ten Speed Press to publish Simply Mexican, a recipe-packed guide to everything from Achiote Chicken Roasted in Banana Leaves to basic tamales. The technique-focused book, written for the average home chef, contains 60 iconic Mexican recipes from all over the…
Here’s the recipe that started it all. Remember trying some leafy green stuff at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival this year? Chances are, it was Blueprint Cleanse’s marinated kale salad with tahini dressing.They came up with this nutritious, 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free and mostly raw side to…
If you haven’t been to Lifefood Gourmet, its food is all organic, raw, and vegan. You’ll find familiar staples such as burritos, burgers, lasagna, and tacos, but prepared with nuts, seeds, grains, and other nonprocessed ingredients that are good for you. The Mexican hard-shell tacos, for instance, are made with…
On this the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Short Order asked four locals for tips on eating greener. And no, it doesn’t involve remodeling your kitchen to make it eco-friendly, though that would be nice. Here’s what they had to say…
You know from our two-part interview that chef Chris Cramer is Irish. But he’d hardly call his creations gringo cuisine, having spent plenty of time in kitchens with some of Peru’s finest chefs.He shares a recipe that’s not only easy to make (lomo saltado is often referred to as Peruvian…
“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…
