It’s the most wonderful time of the Year! After saying goodbye to the holidays, it’s hello to a new year. With the New Year comes so many wonderful things and activities. January in Key West is wonderful. The weather is here and so are so many other people. If you live here or visit Key […]
What is Paella? Not everything can be defined, but here is the simple definition: pa-el-la /päˈāyə/ noun a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan. Paella or the la paella is the name of the cooking pan itself and not the actual dish. Paella pans come […]
A good fish sandwich starts with a good filet of fish. The yellowtail snapper is an abundant species of snapper native to the Florida Keys and is highly prized for its light, flaky meat and is considered to be one of the best of the snapper family. Most anglers pursue yellowtail snapper during the warmer […]
This recipe is one I will never get tired of sharing. Seems everyone who gives these nuts a try ends up being hooked. They make a perfect gift to share and are almost impossible to turn down. It’s also quick and easy recipe. Most any nuts will do, a favorite combination is pecans, almonds, and […]
“Of all the dishes in the realm of Louisiana cooking, gumbo is the most famous and, very likely, the most popular. Gumbo crosses all class barriers, appearing on the tables of the poor as well as the wealthy. Although ingredients might vary greatly from one cook to the next, and from one part of the […]
Living in Key West we get our fair share of oysters that make it down our way from Apalachicola and points beyond. I love fresh shucked oysters on the half shell and sometimes we’re in the mood for the bivalve molluscs hen cooked on the grill. There are so many ways to do grilled oysters. […]
Jambalaya originated in southern Louisiana by the Cajuns around the bayou where food was scarce, as opposed to the richer part of Louisiana. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest – hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage, shrimp, and chicken version is one of my […]
This is a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes that doesn’t require much work in the kitchen. Just three ingredients and you have a great vegetable side dish that plays well with almost everything. Cutting them into long narrow wedges speeds up the cooking time and you get 1-2 servings per potato. Recipe- Grilled Sweet […]
Veggie burgers, unlike traditional burgers, are anything but meat and the ingredients can vary greatly. They can also be a bit of work and made from an array of ingredients. They do freeze well so if you are going to make them, why not make a batch. There are characteristics that great veggie burgers must […]
Growing up it was easy to recognize the difference good sausage makes when incorporating into a dish. Mom would go to the Hispanic Grocer Johnny’s Market on SW Blvd. for chorizo when making her delicious chili and all the way to Scimeca’s Grocery on E 8th st. for Italian Sausage whenever it was time to […]
What is a teres major? A small muscle located in the shoulder area. Also known as the shoulder tender or petite tender. The teres major is as tender and sometimes more flavorful than it’s more expensive and commonly known counterpart, the beef tenderloin. One reason you might not see it in the meat department is […]
