My approach to pie mostly starts with a small dose of panic and the knowledge that every pie is a learning experience. The word “pie” conjures a toasty, lattice-topped apple dessert in my mind, so logically I decided to try my hand at an apricot pie. My main personal hurdle here was the crust. […]
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Quick Bite: Tomato and Chorizo Eggs Cocotte
Adam recently whipped up this mildly spicy late breakfast from The Ravenous Fig, and we literally did not get hungry again until dinner that same day. This Tomato and Chorizo Eggs Cocotte is a protein-packed dish that I could easily have for dinner too, so of course I added a little baked starchy goodness on […]
Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes with Fat Cat’s Mexican-Style Habanero
For the uninitiated, Publix has a magical cooking counter where nice ladies offer samples of food fresh from the grill, griddle, or pan. Adam and I were strolling through our local Publix months ago — and Adam being the fried green tomato fan that he is — we watched a nice lady armed with an aerosol […]
Omni Orlando Resort Introduces Homegrown Cocktails
Guest Post By: Kathleen Drozdowski, The Seasonal Vegetarian • kdrozdowski [at] gmail.com • @theseasonalkat Early this week, my friend Marilyn extended an invitation for me to take her place in attending the Homegrown Cocktail menu launch at the Omni Resort at Champion’s Gate. I was glad to help out, especially after finding the menu online. After […]
Recipe: Potato, Green Cabbage, and Leek Soup
Soups always seem like a quick and easy option, but in reality there’s usually a lot more prep work than throwing two beef patties on a Foreman Grill. This potato, cabbage, and leek soup definitely took me more than half an hour of chopping, but the result was a hearty soup that can stand alone […]
Recipe: Chicken Gabriella
The first thing I ask myself when I’m looking for a recipe is what do I have in my kitchen. I try to keep the fridge stocked with at least one kind of once-mooing or once-clucking protein, and there seems to be an orphaned bottle of wine in my kitchen more often than not. Something […]
Recipe: Matzah Ball Soup and Potato Latkes Tonight!
The last of the chicken is marinating for what will no doubt be a fabulous dish courtesy of Adam, so I went vegetarian tonight with a simple matzah ball soup and potato latkes. Scallions, celery, and assorted frozen veggies gave the broth a little kick. For the latkes. I originally looked at this recipe from AllRecipes.com, […]