Contributor: Caroline Coker Since I love fresh shrimp, whether seasonal royal reds, brown, white, or on occasion rock, and I was passing by Maria’s seafood in Pensacola today, like a moth to a flame I was sucked in to purchase the crustaceans. With it being royal red season (the very deep water, salty shrimp caught miles out…
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I haven’t made Bolognese in years. It is has not been a go-to recipe for me. I am not sure if it was due to the thousands of other recipes running through my head, or because I thought that it was just another boring meat sauce. Either way, I am so glad that I decided…
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My Dad became an at home chef when he retired from the Navy after 30+ while we were living in New Orleans, though he has always enjoyed cooking, and grills the best burgers and flank steak to this day. Dad found himself interested in many things upon retirement, however, none caught his attention like cooking….
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Most people that I run across these days always appear to be in a hurry, especially busy mom’s on the go. As a mom of two myself, one of my favorite things to do, especially on Sunday’s, is to stop, reflect, and to be present with my own family. Sunday’s are for cooking big comforting…
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Voted Best Italian Restaurant, Best Restaurant, Best Chef, and Best Pizza on the Emerald Coast by EC Magazine readers since 2010, Fat Clemenzas goes to great lengths to provide quality ingredients in their traditional family recipes served with consistency in their Miramar Beach restaurant. You can read their story, see photos, get restaurant details and…
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Looking for back to school comfort food that the entire family will love, well, unless they are vegetarians, gluten and/or dairy free? Then, my big easy meatballs and red gravy over Idaho® mashed potatoes must be on your list of weekly recipes, and can also be adapted to fit your family’s nutritional needs. Make a…
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First things first, I’m not Catholic. I’m Methodist, but I married into a devout Catholic family. My wedding had to be blessed by the family priest to be considered official in the eyes of the church and most importantly my by former husbands grandmother, Marguerite Calico. My mother in law was a self trained…
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(Scroll to the bottom to enter the Le Creuset giveaway) Sweet Cedar Key Littleneck Clams are one of my favorite bivalves to cook, and steaming them is so easy to do. They pop open, so there is no shucking involved, and tossed with pasta or served with a flavorful broth, they are a delight to…
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I had a box of Bisquick in the pantry and decided I needed to try it out. I don’t normally have it in the house, but back in the 70’s my mom would make all kinds of “Impossible Pies” with the stuff, and they were often some of my favorite meals. I sometimes am called…
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I was invited by The United States Potato Board, the nation’s potato marketing organization, to create a fresh, light, natural and healthy recipe to start the New Year off right after indulging over the holidays. Most of us can use a little help, right? The US Potato Board provides inspiration, information, tools and education to potato…
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After indulging in a huge dinner with pork, turkey, and dressing packed with fresh oysters and country sausage like we did at Thanksgiving this week, it’s often nice to go meatless for a change. This main dish topped with chard and mushrooms is an excellent vegetarian option. I also decided to add a little…
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Here is an easy weeknight dinner recipe from the pages of Le Creuset. Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Need: Le Creuset Braising pan or similar Ingredients For the filling: 6 cups of fresh chopped spinach sauteed in 1 teaspoon olive oil until cooked, and then squeezed of excess liquid 2 cups ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan 2 cloves garlic,…
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