Emeril’s Columbia Street Grinder & #SeriousSandwich

I have truly been enjoying being a part of the #SeriousSandwich cookalong for Emeril Lagasse’s new book Kicked-Up Sandwiches. I am sharing my fourth post and 3rd sandwich today, and will continue through the month of October. This Columbia Street Grinder recipe is a comfort food of sorts for Emeril, as it rekindles fond memories of eating grinders back at his…

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Emeril’s Gulf Coast Shrimp Melt & #SeriousSandwich

  In the South we love Shrimp Salad. Fresh Shrimp plucked from Coastal waters, boiled in a spicy broth, chilled, peeled, and whipped with herbs and mayonaise; it is a staple in most households, and is favored at potlucks. Served on toast points, resting on a bed of lettuce, or in a big pretty glass…

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Elkmont-Alabama Belle Chevre Tomato Soup, Croque Monsieur

I have always loved cheese. Most people that know me personally know that fact. When I began my twitter feed, I was not yet 30A EATS, and I called myself @fromagechick, as I was looking for a specific hard-to-find cheese, and was connecting with all of the creameries that I could via social media. Please not,…

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BLT Bacon Cups & Chipolte Ranch Dressing

  Bacon is beloved to many, and a favorite ingredient used in creative and innovative ways. This recipe is one that has a genius twist, as instead of relying on a bowl, tortilla shells or bread as a vessel for your food, you can use bacon! Here is how to make bacon cups.

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Chicken Pecan Meuniere

With the kids now off to college I am learning all to fast about cutting recipes in half, and this week was on a roll. It still has been raining quite a bit in Northwest, Florida, which has given me the opportunity to throw myself into developing new recipes, as I set out on my…

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Wild Mushroom Tart

  Not long ago, Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels was visiting Rosemary Beach, Florida on 30-A with her adorable family. Amanda is one of my blogging friends who lives in Nashville, and celebrates her family and love of food on her website, but today is a guest blogger on 30A EATS! A bean…

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Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp With Tomatoes & Chef Fabio Viviani

This week Virtual Potluck has partnered with Bertolli Olive Oil, and is trying recipes by Chef Fabio Viviani; you may remember him from Top Chef. He is known for his sexy accent and how he says “hamburger”, but also for having two restaurants, Cafe Firenze and Fiernze Osteria!  Chef Fabio is also the spokesperson for Bertolli, and is kicking…

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The Ultimate Man Burger

This Sunday is Father’s day. Whether you are celebrating with your dad, husband, son, grandfather, step-father, brother, uncle, or four-legged companion, it is the perfect time to dust off the grill and get ready for a back yard bar-b-que!

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George’s at Alys Beach & Lobster Portuguese Recipe

We are so fortunate to have such an abundance of superior food choices and culinary genius on the Gulf Coast, especially in Destin and on 30-A. With so many mouth watering dining choices, the decision of where to eat can often be tough. One establishment that always comes through for me, is the “froggie-friendly” bungalow-style restaurant…

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