Chipotle Chicken Stew

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor Turn up the heat a little with this chicken and chilies bowl of rustic tastiness! Add a garden fresh salad, a hunk of hot corn bread, a glass of wine and ….. Enjoy!

Country Style “Mac-n-Cheese” with Jalapeno Peppers

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor The following version of macaroni and cheese is based on an old Southern style of preparation of the classic dish. Country style mac-n-cheese more closely resembles a cheese and, in this case, vegetable lasagna. It is al dente pasta held together with fluffy, rich, custard of…

Shrimp with Chile Paste Basil Pesto over Linguine

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor This is a one bowl meal that easily can come together in 20 minutes or less. If you’re a Chile Head you’ll appreciate the chile sauce together with the fresh basil and garlic. It’ll bring a little perspiration and release a few of the desirable endorphins…

Cilantro Pesto Stuffed Shrimp

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor This is a very tasty and a little spicy dish with great eye appeal. I like to serve them with yucca fries with a honey mustard dip and a cold black bean and mango salad. Enjoy! Equipment/ utensils required: Chef’s knife, cutting board, cast iron skillet…

A “Smokin’” Mother Batch – Country Style Ribs with Baked Potato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor So it’s pretty warm around here in Florida during the summer and we prefer not to heat up the kitchen on occasion, when we’re cooking just for the two of us, and rather enjoy fresh foods prepared on the grill or in this case the combination…

Key West Pink Shrimp and Veggie Omelete

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor Equipment needed: Knife and cutting board Medium size saute pan or frittata pan – non stick Ingredients: 4 eggs

Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Roasted Beets, Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and more…

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor Equipment needed: Knife and cutting board, Flat grill or other grilling surface or sauté pan, mixing bowl Ingredients 12 Key West Pink shrimp wild caught, peeled and deveined

Ahi Tuna Tacos with Bok Choy and Shrimp

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor Equipment needed: Knife and cutting board, Flat grill or other grilling surface, Ingredients: 2 oz. shrimp (about 4 large), peeled, deveined, and butterflied.

Dandelion Salad with Goat Cheese and Tomato Dressing

Equipment/ utensils required: Blender or food processor, chef’s knife, medium or large sauté pan, large sauce pot, medium mixing bowl, sealed container, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cup, dry measure cup. Dressing 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 2 tbsp. white-wine vinegar 2 tsp. maple syrup 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped…