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Free cooking class May 19th, Food Rev...

There are so many wonderful perks to my job as a chef and food writer — traveling (I’ll be in California...

Free cooking class May 19th, Food Revolution Day
posted on: May 14, 2012 | author: The Test Kitchen

Game Day Grub

The Superbowl will be here soon, and although we’re not into sports {shamefully, we don’t even know who...

Game Day Grub
posted on: Jan 28, 2012 | author: The Test Kitchen

Candied Kumquats

Our new home is situation smack dab in the middle of organic orange groves, literally in every direction. Some groves...

Candied Kumquats
posted on: Jan 17, 2012 | author: The Test Kitchen

Back to School (and Work) Lunches

I’ve been writing and testing dozens of new back-to-school recipes for the past couple of weeks, and...

Back to School (and Work) Lunches
posted on: Aug 9, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Strawberry Milkshakes

I was never a “pink milk” kind of kid growing up, unless it was a strawberry milkshake made with vanilla...

Strawberry Milkshakes
posted on: Jun 29, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Grilled Swordfish with Heirloom Tomat...

The debate over farm-raised fish vs. wild-caught, along with the ridiculously high prices of seafood these days...

Grilled Swordfish with Heirloom Tomatoes
posted on: Jun 19, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Watermelon Ice Pops with Mint

The charm of homemade ice pops is that there are no rules when it comes to containers — they can take any shape...

Watermelon Ice Pops with Mint
posted on: Jun 10, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Blueberry Galette

Of all the freelance writing I do, I’m most proud of my work in Edible Orlando Magazine. The magazine focuses...

Blueberry Galette
posted on: Jun 9, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Watermelon Granita with Fresh Basil

A prelude to summer hit our farmer’s market with the first appearance of organic watermelons last weekend. We...

Watermelon Granita with Fresh Basil
posted on: Jun 5, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Classic Macaroni Salad

I was nine years old when I attended my first pot luck picnic that didn’t involve my family’s Italian cooking. My...

Classic Macaroni Salad
posted on: May 29, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Greek Salad Wedge

On busy weeknights, salads become our go-to vegetable side dish. A sharp chef’s knife makes quick work of rough...

Greek Salad Wedge
posted on: May 24, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Pecan Blondies

I don’t know about you, but I adore chocolate chip cookies made without the chocolate chips. I was laughed at,...

Pecan Blondies
posted on: May 20, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Peach Salsa Cruda

Last week I experienced one of the most perfect days a chef could have; I was asked to do an outdoor cooking demo at...

Peach Salsa Cruda
posted on: May 15, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Lavash Crackers

Lavash {pronounced “luh’VOHsh”} is a Middle Eastern style flat bread that is rolled thin and baked...

Lavash Crackers
posted on: May 9, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Gluten Free Waffles with Vanilla-Card...

Although I’m not allergic to gluten, I can’t get away with eating much of it without some discomfort for...

Gluten Free Waffles with Vanilla-Cardamom Maple Syrup
posted on: May 1, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Farm Stand Chicken Salad

We found the most beautiful mustard greens at the farmers market this week and couldn’t resist. The farmer...

Farm Stand Chicken Salad
posted on: Apr 20, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Minted Ba...

Congratulations to Siobhan Ogle and Tiffany Gower, winners of the Edible Orlando Magazine Seasonal Recipe Challenge....

Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Minted Balsamic Strawberries
posted on: Apr 17, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Lemon-Thyme Shortbread Bars

If there is any cookie dough recipe you can easily master and make your signature recipe, it’s shortbread....

Lemon-Thyme Shortbread Bars
posted on: Apr 16, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Simplicity of Simple Syrup

Simple syrup lives up to its name. Really. It’s simple to make, simple to use, simply delicious (chime in if you...

Simplicity of Simple Syrup
posted on: Mar 18, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

How to Make Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is a permanent emulsion made by suspending tiny drops of oil (any kind) and water (usually lemon juice or...

How to Make Mayonnaise
posted on: Mar 6, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

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