There is something retro cool about dips and this could be the coolest. Michael’s Geniune is a very hip restaurant down in Miami’s Design District and their caramelized onion dip is the bomb. If you’re near there, please check out the Dog Bar in Midtown.  It really is the place you’d love if you were a dog (or [...]

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I am in absolute shock about how easy it is to make baked plantain chips. I usually buy them from the market and they have the potato chip complex. Big expensive bag but no chips. I think I’ve been intimidated by the discolored morphic banana relative which can not be eaten raw. These chips are [...]

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Keeping tortillas in the house is the best way to get fed during the hot summer. You can fill them with anything and consider it a meal. Throw together some scrambled eggs, crisp bacon and cheese for breakfast. Grilled fish and lettuce with sour cream and fresh lime juice for lunch. Then try this vegeterian option for [...]

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This light, healthy side dish or appetizer is wonderful during the hot summer months. Fresh corn, red onion, squash, red bell pepper and tomatoes are roasted and then tossed with a tangy,  balsamic vinaigrette. If you don’t have a grill to roast the vegetables, no worries, use an indoor grill pan. I unloaded some of [...]

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I have a confession to make. I’ve never grilled pizza before. I’ve been to parties where friends have served it but I’ve never attempted the process. Stupid me. It is one of the coolest and easiest things to do. The grill added an extra depth of flavor to the dough and a crispy crust. Keep [...]

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There is some food that doesn’t photograph well but tastes great. This is one of those recipes so I’m giving you a pretty pic instead. The beloved classic sandwich has been revamped into a hot, yummy dip. Melty and gooey cheese is surrounded by corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and served alongside rye cocktail bread squares. This is [...]

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The other day I discovered Dinners for a Year and Beyond and a fabulous recipe for Thai Tilapia Burgers with Hoisin Mayo which I’ll discuss later. I told Amy I couldn’t wait to try more of her creations.  I really couldn’t wait. I ran to the market to purchase the ingredients for her Sloppy Joe Buns before the Jets [...]

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Don’t be thrown off by their title. These meatballs are not hot but have wonderful earthy flavor from the cumin, garlic and fresh parsley. This recipe calls for the meat to be skewered and placed on a platter with the tzatziki but during football season, I serve them in a split, toasted pita pocket or grilled flat-bread. I [...]

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Years ago a friend of mine introduced me to flash fried spinach. I was in love with it and every time I went to his restaurant I demanded it. Frying it takes out all the nutrients but fry anything and I’ll eat it! Bobby ended up moving away and the spinach was gone. I had [...]

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I’m not a true lover of crab cakes. They’re usually bland and swimming in mayo and don’t hold up well over time. However, these mini crab cakes are fabulous. This mini version has a crisp buttery crust, sweet succulent crab and undertones of ripe citrus. I must warn you that this recipe is quite a [...]

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