http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Food 60 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:13:18 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-cicero/story/614180.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-cicero/story/614180.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Q: Several years ago, you had a recipe for a dish similar to paella made by Chesterfield Smith. Can you run it again? A: This wonderful preparation by the late Chesterfield Smith Sr. appeared in Cook's Corner in 1991. I've condensed it slightly here. South Florida's preeminent lawyer for half a century, he called ''The Dish'' a work in progress, subject to frequent tweaking. A champion of the poor and disenfranchised, Smith (1917-2003) was president of the American Bar Association and made national... http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/614154.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/614154.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The Jam Café is a small, cool breakfast and lunch spot on West Avenue that is jamming although it has only been open a month. It's near the new Publix, and since it's never a good idea to grocery shop on an empty stomach, folks in the neighborhood stop in for a sandwich, smoothie or salad first. (The light bites are available until 8 p.m. every day but Sunday.) http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/top-story/story/614174.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/top-story/story/614174.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT A year ago, I had the exquisite pleasure of plucking perfectly ripe figs from handsome, mature trees at the University of California Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, a gene bank for grape vines, nut and fruit trees near Winters, Calif. http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130714.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130714.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:19 EDT Reviews, wine, drinks and more http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130555.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130555.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:25 EDT Fred Tasker blogs wine and spirits http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130587.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130587.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:52 EDT Your cooking questions answered http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/linda-gassenheimer/story/614162.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/linda-gassenheimer/story/614162.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Mango chutney makes a sweet-savory topping for sautéed tilapia, a flaky-white, farm-raised fish that's one of the most reasonably priced in the seafood case. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/nancy-ancrum/story/605990.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/nancy-ancrum/story/605990.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The mangoes of Africa were ready for their close-up. Amid the scores of varieties savored at last weekend's International Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden -- and the hundreds that grow in Asia, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean -- Heidi, Malindi, Zebda and Nelpetite were in the spotlight. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/605999.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/desperation-dinners/story/605999.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT My teenage son was eating way too much of his favorite fast food, the Chicken Burrito Bol from Chipotle, and I set out to help him curb the habit. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/carole-kotkin/story/614186.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/carole-kotkin/story/614186.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT When we had a vacation home in the North Carolina mountains, I adored blueberry picking with my family. There was always a race to see who could fill their container first and another race home to bake those berries into pies or muffins. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/maricel-presilla/story/614174.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/maricel-presilla/story/614174.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT A year ago, I had the exquisite pleasure of plucking perfectly ripe figs from handsome, mature trees at the University of California Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, a gene bank for grape vines, nut and fruit trees near Winters, Calif. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/ellen-kanner/story/614155.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/ellen-kanner/story/614155.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Nothing says summer like sweet, succulent, sun-bright mangoes. But summer doesn't last forever, not even in South Florida. Chill, baby. You can keep the mango kicks coming all year with heat-beating mango sorbet. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614173.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614173.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT The happy childhood goes like this: My mother unwraps the silver boxes of cream cheese as if they are presents. She beats the soft cheese -- the crack of eggs, a dust-storm of sugar -- into pale snowbanks in the bowl while she lets me crush the graham crackers with a hammer. I sneak a few butter-laced crumbs and, later, watch the cooling cheesecake with that wistful ache children can have about certain foods. Such moments, repeated through the years, transform simple favorites into profound emblems... http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614149.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614149.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT When a group of friends decides to get together for a Saturday dinner, it's not for a typical sit-down meal but rather some fun and sometimes a little chaos in the kitchen. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614161.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614161.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT A let's-get-a-few-friends-together soiree begs for party snacks with a few surprise ingredients -- bite-size turnovers that have personality and that go down perfectly with either a glass of crisp, cool white wine or a light summer ale. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614151.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614151.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT With grocery prices rising more rapidly than at any time in the past 18 years, I'm, well, I'm doing exactly what I've been doing since I started cooking. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614166.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614166.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Frito-Lay's newest snack spinoff is True North, which makes nut-based salty nibbles without preservatives, artifi Pistachio Crisps, a wheat cracker made with crushed nuts, had a pleasant pistachio taste and crisp appeal. Pair it with a martini or other assertive cocktail for an easy nibble. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614191.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614191.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Q: I have a recipe that calls for bar sugar. What is it and where can I buy it? A: Bar sugar is another name for superfine sugar. You may be able to find it under that name at your supermarket. (Castor/caster sugar and berry sugar are other terms for the same thing.) http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614176.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT Food News & Views: Miami Herald Broward dining critic Rochelle Koff and freelance food writer Jen Karetnick join host Linda Gassenheimer. Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker is also featured; 1 to 2 p.m. WLRN-FM (91.3). http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614025.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614025.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT SALAD WILTED GREENS WITH PROSCIUTTO Use a mixture of greens that wilt easily, such as arugula, Swiss chard, baby spinach, dandelion leaves, oak-leaf lettuce and/or flat-leaf parsley. Serve with crusty bread and some cheese. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614152.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614152.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT APPETIZERS PLANTAIN EMPANADAS WITH CHIPOTLE CREMA 6 very ripe plantains, unpeeled 2 small poblano chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614159.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614159.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT APPETIZER CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS PESTO TURNOVERS This recipe uses 13-by-18-inch filo sheets. The turnovers can be baked ahead and frozen. Reheat at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614168.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614168.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH SARDINE PASTA 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 (3.75-ounce) tins sardines ¼ cup capers http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614179.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614179.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT SIDE DISH BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD 1 packet microwaveable brown rice ½ cup rinsed and drained canned black beans 1 cup chopped cilantro http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614187.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614187.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT DESSERT LIME PIE WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE A purchased graham cracker crust will work in this twist on Key lime pie, but the dessert won't be as pretty. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614156.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614156.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH TILAPIA WITH MANGO CHUTNEY 1 tablespoon canola oil ¾ pound tilapia fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons mango chutney http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614171.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614171.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT SALAD WATERMELON SALAD ½ seedless watermelon, cubed 8-12 ounces crumbled feta cheese ½-1 thinly sliced red onion http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614181.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614181.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH WILD SALMON 1 cup teriyaki sauce ½ cup maple syrup ½ cup fresh orange juice 8 garlic cloves, pressed http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614188.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614188.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT MAIN DISH CHESTERFIELD SMITH'S `DISH' GROUP A: 3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon saffron 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614192.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614192.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT DESSERT A&S CHEESECAKE This recipe is from Desserts by the Yard by Sherry Yard. Farmer cheese can be found at specialty markets and select Whole Foods stores. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614024.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/614024.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:01 EDT From Maricel E. Presilla's Cocina APPETIZER SAVORY FIGS WITH OLIVE OIL, VINEGAR, AND GROUND CHILE (Higos con Aceite de Olive, Vinagre y Chile o Ají Molido)