Food & Beverage Archives

RECIPE: Saffron Fried Chicken and Satsuma Zest Green Beans

Well, the costumes are put away and the clearance sections of Halloween goodies are all cleaned out. That can only mean one thing.. bring on the Holidays. With Thanksgiving in…

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RECIPE: Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Pickled Tomatoes

Shrimp and Grits is a Classic Southern Dish that is the epitome of comfort food. This dish has boldly spiced shrimp, paired with cheesy creamy grits, topped off with a…

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RECIPE: Pastelón with Sweet Corn Béchamel – Excerpt From The Kelis Cookbook

Pastelón, which is a layered casserole of platanos and picadillo (ground meat mixture), is a traditional casserole in Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking. For this version, I use a combination of green…

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Recipe: The Cheesy Pork Roll Burger

It is Week 7 in the NFL and the best teams are revealing their true colors and stepping up to the plate. Now is your chance to show your friends…

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Recipe: Donuts with Pomegranate Caramel – Excerpt from the Kelis Cookbook

As featured in the Kelis Cookbook, My Life On A Plate: Donuts with Pomegranate Caramel A couple of years ago, I took my son, Knight, to visit a friend’s church…

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Recipe: Pomegranate Caramel Glaze – Excerpt from the Kelis Cookbook

I love pomegranate seeds for the color and the flavor, and we grew up eating them—they were like little jewels. I use this two ways: as a donut glaze and…

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Shrimp Tostada Recipe

The leaves are changing, there is a chill in the air, and its football season again. Friends and family gather weekly to have “Sunday Funday” Celebrations. Do you want to…

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Mini Cheesesteak bowls with Spicy Ketchup Recipe

The leaves are changing, there is a chill in the air, and its football season again. Friends and family gather weekly to have “Sunday Funday” Celebrations. Do you want to…

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Red Curry, Mint and Ginger Meatballs Recipe

Anyone who knows me can tell you my love for Italian food, from the Charcuterie of aged salami, prosciutto and sausages to the fresh pastas and cheeses such as buffalo…

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Chicken Piccata Recipe

Piccata is a method of cooking where you “butterfly” or flatten poultry or meat. You then coat it with flour, eggs or bread crumbs and sauté in a pan with…

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