Food + Drink

Sunday Supper: Chicken Cacciatore

During the week our meals are thrown together, microwaved, baked from a box, eaten while standing-up, gulped at the counter or eaten in the car on the way to soccer practice, or on the way back. On the way to geometry tutoring or on the way back-it is organized chaos during the week. On Sundays,

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Dirt to Table Experiences

Dirt to Table Experience: Savoy, Lime And Cilantro Coleslaw

In North Florida cabbage grows abundantly in our mild winter growing season.   There is no possibility that it could survive the Florida heat and make it to the summer picnic table.  In the winter one of our main salads is coleslaw and in the summer, we turn our attention to other salads that reflect our

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Food + Drink

Braised Chicken Thighs with Saffron, Green Olives and Mint

I am attracted to family style meals that you can platter up, and serve up with little to no fuss. In this family meal, the chicken thighs are browned and then braised for almost an hour in its own juices, with a little help from chicken broth, spices, carrots and olives.  Chopped fresh mint is

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Food + Drink

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings with Ricotta Gnocchi

Comfort food?  This southern style chicken and dumplings is right up there with macaroni and cheese. This stew is made slightly more contemporary with pillowy soft ricotta dumplings-it may be the best dumplings you ever eat. This stew can easily be made in large batches to freeze or to share.  As always, my favorite dishes

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Food + Drink

Filipino Chicken Adobo- A Balancing Act

A balance between vinegar and soy sauce it can make for a sharp, salty braising liquid. Add a can of coconut milk, and suddenly the flavors mellow. This is a really interesting combination of flavors that are really quite delicious. This dish could not be easier, with only a few ingredients most that will be

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Food + Drink

Ultimate Best-Ever Meatloaf and Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Let’s cozy up with Comfort food, shall we?  Instead of the typical mashed potatoes let’s go for SMASHED Potatoes We need a vegetable to complete the meal….How about fresh from the garden steamed broccoli to round out the meal? Best Ever Meatloaf with Barbecue Glaze Makes 1 loaf Recipe adapted from Cuisine at Home For

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