Unfortunately, no one has seen the monkey-on-the-run in Tampa Bay for a while. I decided to make a recipe for a banana tart in homage.    

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

This weekend, try this make-ahead menu so you have time to spend with friends…and football! Check it out! The chili has a great depth of flavor due to the addition of a little (not too much) semisweet chocolate, the cornbread is moist and not dry like most, the dip has …

Food Travel USA with Elizabeth Dougherty OKTOBERFEST MENU The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Publication Date:  06/09/2011 It’s that time of year when the weather gets cooler and people crave savory dishes. Here’s a great menu for the season and even for the holidays. It starts off with a …

Last week, we talked about the influence of low country cuisine in our culture. Here are some tasty, easy recipes to try. We will start off with corn cakes with some honey butter over some mixed greens, followed by a tomato, hominy and crab chowder, shrimp and grits and an …

Here’s an easy Halloween menu for today. It’s easy but a little decadent too. Roasted pumpkin risotto, lobster vol-au-vent, deviled eggs and tiramisu fudge round out the menu. Enjoy!    

This is probably one of the most challenging recipes I’ve formulated and tested. It took me three tries to get the texture and taste I wanted. It’s got the batter and crunch of fried chicken without all the fat and the mashed potatoes have no butter or milk. The red-eye …