Recipes

Datil peppers arrived in Florida around 1777 when the Minorcans arrived in St. Augustine. While the pepper is related to other members of the capsicum family, it is very unique in flavor. It is as hot as a Habanero but also has a fruity quality. I’ve never tasted another pepper …

It’s easy to make crab, lobster or any other bisque at home, if you think about it ahead of time. When you eat shrimp, crab or lobster, shell them first (before you eat or serve) and freeze the shells in a freezer bag. It also helps to freeze four cups …

Myth #1: It doesn’t take a thousand ingredients to make an elegant meal. In fact, the simpler it is and the quality of ingredients you use make the difference. Here’s an easy summer menu that highlights this concept

  We work hard, right? Labor Day is a recognition of that fact and some time to reflect with family and friends. Here’s an easy menu. If you make this today, you can serve it right out of the fridge tomorrow and have a casual, no-stress  buffet. You could also …

Here is soup by request of a reader for lemon, orzo and chicken soup. Avgolemono is a traditional Cypriot soup that has Turkish and Middle Eastern influences. The other soup is an easier version with the same flavors.  

This is the first of three recipes for a family of four with one chicken. For this recipe, you’re going to roast it, but you’re going to have to get to know your chicken a little bit. It’s worth it, believe me. Roast chicken can be difficult to make well. …

Pho is a Vietnamese soup eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are many different types of pho. This one would be considered a Pho Bo if it were cooked in the traditional way, which takes many hours. This is a quick version; my faux pho. Confession: The stock was …

Here's an easy and quick recipe for fish. It's looks elegant and takes grouper from a sandwich to a dinner party dish.