Recipe: Pasta alla Norma (Sautéed Eggplant and Tomato), a Sicilian Specialty

Pasta alla Norma, sautéed eggplant with tomato, served with basil, grated Ricotta Salata and optional chili flakes. A Sicilian dish. Recipe: Serves 2 as entree, 4-5 as a primo piatto 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta 2 large/3 medium eggplants Sea … Continue reading

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Recipe: Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins by Sylvia Fallas–Perfect to Bake at Home with the Kids!

Thank you, Sylvia for this great recipe, perfect right now for parents or caregivers who have kids home from school due to the coronavirus and are looking for things to do together while remaining at home and indoors. Cooking together, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Honey Basil Salmon by Guest Contributor Sylvia Fallas “Cooking For My People”

  A healthy and delicious dinner doesn’t need to mean a sink load of pots and pans. This sheet pan salmon comes together quickly and easily, with only one tray to wash. Serve over steam-in-bag cauliflower rice for a simple … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pan Seared Golden Tilefish and Clam Chowder (Michael’s on East, Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe Courtesy of Michael’s on East Pan-Seared Golden Tile Fish Ingredients for Fish: 4-7oz portions of Golden Tile Fish 3oz Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Steps for Fish: Het up a sauté pan on medium-high, add the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Risotto (Michael’s on East, Sarasota, FL)

  Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East’s Jamil Pineda Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Risotto Ingredients for Vegetable Stock: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion 2 stalks celery, including some leaves 2 large carrots 1 bunch green onions, chopped 8 cloves … Continue reading

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