Jan Norris: Food and Florida

Ever wondered about Pittsburgh-style steak and why it’s so named? Sean Brasel of Miami’s Meat Market answers that question for readers in my Sun Sentinel column today. There’s also a secret ingredient in the calamari recipe I got from chef Mike Ponluang, of Coco Asian Bistro in Fort Lauderdale. Check them out – and more [...]

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I baked this last week because Cheffie wanted brownies. I didn’t. I’m the baker, so I win. It’s a take-off of the Texas sheet cake, but is not a Texas sheet cake – so if you comment that this is not what a Texan would make, you’re on your own for fall-out comments. Its ultra-sweet, [...]

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Chili, making a mess in my pink Le Creuset enameled cast-iron pot and on my stove It turned cold by South Florida standards this week – after a long bout of 80+ degree weather and horrid humidity, we welcome temps in the low 70s, or 50s at night. A perfect time to make a pot [...]

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The year’s flown by – seems like only yesterday I was in the same boat – way behind, waiting to bake dozens of Orange drop cookies for my family. This year, I’ve already wowed some recipients with gifts of the traditional “Magic 7-layer cookie bars” – versions of which are known as Congo bars. They’re [...]

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This gorgeous apple strudel from Max’s Grille in Boca Raton is actually sugar-free. Also featured today is a recipe for noodle stuffing for your next twist on a holiday turkey. Find these and a host of other recipes in the food section of today’s Sun Sentinel online. (Note: The Sun Sentinel recipes are linked separately [...]

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