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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

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

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

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

Apple, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with T...

Crisp apples, earthy carrots and crunchy, bitter-sweet cabbage make a quick {and nutritious}, no-cook side dish any...

Apple, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with Toasted Poppy Seeds
posted on: Oct 24, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Tomatillo Chicken Tacos

Growing up in an Italian family kept me isolated for many years from foods that did not fall into the...

Tomatillo Chicken Tacos
posted on: Sep 18, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Brown Sugar Shortcakes with Blueberri...

Memorial Day marks the start of summer dessert fest in our family, when just about every weekend, I’m making...

Brown Sugar Shortcakes with Blueberries and Cream
posted on: May 24, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Lemon Pepper Orzo with Asparagus and ...

I love how the changing seasons will often influence our mood for food. Stick-to-your-ribs braised meats, chunky...

Lemon Pepper Orzo with Asparagus and Yellow Squash
posted on: Apr 15, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Ora...

Roasted vegetables usually find their way to tables during the fall and winter months, but beets have a special place...

Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Orange
posted on: Apr 11, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Strawberry KISS

The unseasonably cold winter in Florida forced strawberry growers to replant more crops, and we suddenly have an...

Strawberry KISS
posted on: Apr 3, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Lemon-Thyme Biscotti with Lemon-Ginge...

In Italian, biscotti means “biscuit” or “cookie.” More specifically, biscotti are named according to their...

Lemon-Thyme Biscotti with Lemon-Ginger Glaze
posted on: Mar 20, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Rhubarb Strawberry Shortcake with Ros...

Spring finally arrives this weekend, and as a reward for enduring one of the coldest winters on record, we treated...

Rhubarb Strawberry Shortcake with Rosemary and Chantilly Cream
posted on: Mar 18, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemo...

Pan seared Brussels sprouts with lemon and pancetta Check your local farmer’s markets — Brussels sprouts...

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pancetta
posted on: Oct 21, 2009 | author: The Test Kitchen