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    January 11, 2010

    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Blondies

    Photo by flickr user Little Miss Amanda.​Some time in high school I realized that I was good at baking. And brownies became my go-to dish: they were simple and, surprisingly, people got excited about eating them. After awhile, though, even a great brownie baker needs a change of pace. &nb ... More >>

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    January 18, 2010

    The Complete Idiot's Guide to Banana Pancakes

    Flickr: love2bake.nl​Whether it's the first time they've woken up at your place, the 100th, or the 1,000th - I personally believe there is no better way to impress someone the morning after than to make them breakfast.Don't make eggs. Because eggs are like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches: speci ... More >>

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    March 18, 2010

    Last call at Savor the Avenue - and Caffe Luna Rosa's Ceviche Recipe if You Miss Out

    Very few seats left at Savor the Avenue, but make this ceviche at home and pretend you're there.

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    April 20, 2010

    A Blossom Recipe Blossoms

    ​Now that the Sunshine State has actually seen a couple of weeks of sunshine, all those fruits and veggies that were hiding out for our wretched winter are now, well... blossoming. And with our weekend farmers' markets in full swing and such full-time produce markets as Harvest Time (4361 Hypoluxo ... More >>

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    May 4, 2010

    The Complete Idiot's Guide to: Traditional Eggs Benedict

    Flickr: bunbunlife​When we're kids, Mom always tells us not to buy her anything, that she is perfectly happy with whatever we make her. In my house, she was thankful if my three brothers and I let her sleep in. Mother's Day has always proven to be the busiest day of the year for restaurants. In o ... More >>

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    May 28, 2010

    Memorial Day Grill Recipes: Mango Barbecue Sauce, Fish Marinade, Slaw

    Recipes for grilling on Memorial Day or for any cook-outs.

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    May 31, 2010

    Summer Comes to Steak 954

    ​Happy Memorial Day!Today ushers in the unofficial start of summer, the time of year when it gets so hot that people start looking for any way to cool down. Well here's one way to make that happen: check out the new, summer exclusive ice cream sandwich at Steak 954.The frozen treat costs $15 and c ... More >>

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    June 11, 2010

    Recipe: Chorizo Skewers with Spanish Orzo

    ​Every cook needs a few flavor bombs in their kitchen, ingredients that can take a dish from tasteless to tasty with minimal time and effort.  Salt is the most basic flavor bomb, even more useful now with the availability of various flavored, smoked and sea salts. Artisan olive oil and real b ... More >>

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    June 29, 2010

    It's a Pasta, It's a Frittata. . . It's a Pasta Frittata

    ​Everybody needs a "kitchen sink" recipe, a quick and easy dish that you can throw together from whatever you happen to have hanging around in the fridge--leftover meats, small chunks of cheese, the last salvageable vegetables.  In addition to the time saved shopping and cleaning up refrigera ... More >>

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    June 30, 2010

    How to Make Jerk Chicken and Ribs To Die For

    ​Whether it's smoking low and slow or grilling fast and hot, I absolutely love making chicken and ribs during the Summer. And my favorite preparation for making each at home has to be Jerk-style. Good jerk just has so much going for it. The spiciness makes you sweat and actually cools you off in t ... More >>

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    July 2, 2010

    Grilling Something Different: Grilled Chicken Pasta With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

    John Linn​This Fourth of July, you don't have to just grill something and slop it on a plate. Grilled food can make a wonderful addition to a larger dish, like in this pasta with Gorgonzola cream sauce.This bold, hearty pasta is livened by roasted red peppers, onion, and bacon, while the addition ... More >>

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    July 14, 2010

    Sweet Summer Birthday Cakes (and a Texas Sheet Cake Recipe)

    Jeff SandquistTexas sheet cake (with walnuts) ​Jennifer Reed is a pastry chef based in South Florida and owner of the Sugar Monkey. Every week, she'll share her insights about life, local food, and the people who cook it. Summer birthdays are kind of a drag. Yeah, you could take your cupcakes ... More >>

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    August 6, 2010

    It's Not Meatloaf, It's Meatloaf de Veau

    ​Yesterday the economy was booming, everyone was making money, and it was steak and lobster for all.   Today the economy is in the shitter, everyone is broke, and it's Hamburger Helper and ramen for dinner. It's times like these that test a cook's ingenuity. If you want to eat like a kin ... More >>

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    August 11, 2010

    Dean James Max Wins Crown in Great American Seafood Cook-Off With Clams BBLT

    Chef Dean Max's Clams BBLT​We told you about Chef Dean Max of 3030 Ocean in Fort Lauderdale competing this past weekend in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in NOLA. NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service sponsored the seventh-annual contest, held again in New Orleans. We now present you with h ... More >>

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    August 13, 2010

    Mark Militello's Semolina Crepes Recipe

    ​The past two days, we've shared with you Chef Mark Millitello's insights on his past and his future. Now it's time for one of his recipes, savory semolina crepes stuffed with ricotta and prosciutto.Mark's Semolina Crepes Stuffed With Homemade Ricotta & ProsciuttoFor the Ricotta (makes 2 cups) ... More >>

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    August 20, 2010

    Recipe: Coca-Cola Cake From Carlos Fernandez of Hi-Life Cafe

    For the past two days, we've given you a little insight into the world of Chef Carlos Fernandez of Hi-Life Cafe in Wilton Manors and Top Chef fame. Today, he's sharing with us the recipe for his popular Coca-Cola Cake. Enjoy!​

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    September 3, 2010

    Recipe: Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Bon Appetit​Andrew Lampasone, owner of Wine Watch in Fort Lauderdale, enjoys a good meal with his wine.  This braised beef short rib recipe is a winner at their catered events and at his home dinner table.  Braised Beef Short Rib au Thyme JusThis recipe needs 2 days of marinading and h ... More >>

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    September 21, 2010

    Recipe: Risotto with Shrimp, Preserved Lemon, Asparagus and Pea

    ​If you have a lemon, you make lemonade.  If you have a preserved lemon, you can make just about any damn thing taste a little more interesting. Except lemonade. That would really suck.  Preserved lemons are a staple of Moroccan cooking, basically just lemons stuffed in a jar with lots o ... More >>

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    September 29, 2010

    Recipes from Swank Farms: Sauteed Kale w/ Feta; Leafy Green Salad

    Jodi Swank​Jodi Swank, from Swank Specialty Produce up in Loxahatchee, has concocted some tasty and healthy combinations from the hyrdo-farm she operates with her husband, Darrin. (Read our interview with him here.) All those leafy greens they grow come together for some pretty unique recipes, ... More >>

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    October 1, 2010

    Recipe: Jumbo Prawns, Tuscan Style (Recipe From Casa D'Angelo in Fort Lauderdale)

    ​Casa D'Angelo is known for its Tuscan cooking -- and what better way to enjoy the  flavors of this elegant yet comforting cuisine than through Chef Angelo's specialty prawn dish? It's a quick and easy recipe that's sure to impress even the most discerning guest. Gamberoni Al Vino Bianco ... More >>

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    October 8, 2010

    Recipe: Portuguese Date Dip (From Chef John Paul Kline)

    Photography by Tara, courtesy John Paul Kline Delicious and easy to make!​Chef John Paul Kline makes all kinds of delicious treats for private clients through his Delray Beach catering business, John Paul Custom Cuisine. Today, he shares his recipe for Portuguese Date Dip. Says Kline: "It is co ... More >>

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    October 12, 2010

    Deviled Eggs - Heavenly Easy Recipe and a Dozen Variations

    ​No heavy lifting, exotic ingredients or even kitchen know-how is involved in making deviled eggs, which, incidentally, never fell out of favor with certain regional types (read that: Southerners). Trendy? We scoff at the notion that a simple picnic basket, funeral table and church supper staple s ... More >>

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    October 18, 2010

    Halloween Recipes Add Some Scary to Your Spice

    Witches' fingers make for a spooky Halloween treat.​Getting creative with Halloween can be fun, especially when it comes to food. I remember eating all sorts of Halloween-themed treats as a kid. There's nothing like being dressed up as the grim reaper and eating eyeballs (skinned grapes) or intest ... More >>

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    October 21, 2010

    Recipe: Dracula's Tochitura (from John Baleanu of Restaurant Transylvania)

    solarnavigator.net​Dracula's favorite eatery serves up all sorts of spooktacular cuisine in downtown Hollywood. Today, Restaurant Transylvania's owner, John Baleanu, shares a recipe for Dracula's Tochitura -- a pork stew. Tochitura is a traditional Romanian dish -- each region of the country ha ... More >>

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    October 29, 2010

    Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes Make Halloween Morning a Treat

    ​I'm all about breakfast, the most important meal of the day. It's especially fun when you make something seasonal and themed, like these pumpkin and pecan pancakes. They'd fit right in with the fall theme anytime from now until Christmas, but who doesn't think about pumpkins, especially around Ha ... More >>

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    January 13, 2011

    Recipe: Shrimp and Grits From Bulldog Barbecue

    Bulldog BBQ Shrimp and Grits Chef Howie Kleinberg wanted to create a contemporary approach to a traditional barbecue favorite, shrimp and grits. He often serves it for special events like the BubbleQ, where he pairs it with a crisp Chardonnay. 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup diced to ... More >>

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    January 21, 2011

    Heavenly Hogfish and Tomatoes: A Recipe From Linda Gassenheimer

    ​This week we featured a two-part interview with chef and author Linda Gassenheimer, who's latest book, "The Flavor of The Florida Keys", hit stores last month. Check out the other parts here and here. Linda agreed to share a recipe from her new book with Clean Plate Charlie readers.

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    January 22, 2011

    Make This Stone Crab and Artichoke Dip For Your Football Watch Party

    Courtesy of Linda Gassenheimer Stone Crab and Artichoke Dip​You've invited a bunch of friends over to watch the games this weekend. That also means you're going to have a half dozen hungry guys and gals in your living room and if you don't feed them they're going to start eating the furnit ... More >>

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    January 22, 2011

    Fuel up for Football: Make These Amazing Pork Sliders

    Flickr/AO101101 Pulled Pork Slider​Watching football requires a lot of work- there's the wearing of the lucky jersey (or hat), goal dancing, cursing at the television...all that works up quite an appetite. Why phone in for bad pizza delivery when you can have these amazing pork sliders? C ... More >>

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    February 1, 2011

    Teens Hospitalized After Pot Cookies Come to School (Recipe)

    ​A South Plantation High is supposed to be a mellow, half-indica, half-sativa buzz. Nothing too intense. Usually if you wake and bake, you're almost straight by the time lunch rolls around. Unless you eat the weed. Then you're way too crippled up for shop class. But Brian Hamacher and To ... More >>

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    February 4, 2011

    Healthy Sloppy Marios: A Recipe From Top Chef's Fabio Viviani

    NBC Universal Top Chef's Fabio Viviani​This week we featured a two-part interview with Top Chef contestant and chef Fabio Viviani, who's e-book "Did I Really Make Breakfast?" is available on Amazon.com. Check out the other parts here and here. Here is Fabio's take on the classic Sloppy Joe. ... More >>

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    February 9, 2011

    Valentine's Day: Time To Make Whoopie (Whoopie Pie Recipe)

    Sarah SchiearCupcakes are so 2010.​Forget the cupcakes - what your lover really wants this year is some good, old-fashioned whoopie.You think you can handle that? Maybe this Valentine's Day won't be so bad, after all.

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    February 14, 2011

    Make Your Own Gluten-Free Girl Scout Cookies (Recipe)

    Do-si-dos -- safe for Celiacs!​The little hustlers, also know as Girl Scouts, have left their perches in front of Walmart and retreated into their human caves.You know what that means, right? No more girl scout cookies until next year.If you're a celiac -- and you can't consume gluten -- then this ... More >>

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    February 17, 2011

    Top Chef Cheftestant Carla Hall Shares Chicken Pot Pie Recipe on Jimmy Fallon

    NBC Universal Chef Carla Hall​Carla Hall, the loveable and ditzy Top Chef cheftestant that usually runs around like a chicken with her head cut off, was recently on Late Show with Jimmy Fallon to share her winning Chicken Pot Pie Recipe.  For those of you who want a bit of lovin' in ... More >>

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    February 25, 2011

    Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks: A Recipe by Geoffrey Zakarian

    Laine Doss Geoffrey Zakarian and wife Margaret​Last night Geoffrey Zakarian represented New York restaurant The National at The South Beach Wine & Food Festival's Burger Bash. Geoffrey will also appear at the sold out The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Clean Plate Charlie recently intervi ... More >>

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    February 27, 2011

    Ultimate Oscars Food - Caramel Popcorn with Variations

    Caramel corn​Settling in tonight to watch the Oscars with buds? Gotta have something harmless to throw at the screen when a lame movie - the one you didn't place a bet on - takes the statues.Here's the recipe for caramel popcorn - but feel free to toss in just about anything that shines your statu ... More >>

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    March 4, 2011

    Coconut Curried Snapper, A Recipe From Chef Charles Coe

    Catch, Clean Cook Coconut Snapper​Chef Charles Coe is the star of the new television series Catch, Clean Cook. Set in the Caribbean, Chef Charles and takes viewers to different exotic locales where he and his crew make a wonderful meal using only the freshest local ingredients. Clean Plat ... More >>

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    March 11, 2011

    Barbeque Shrimp: A Recipe from Emeril's Miami Beach Restaurant

    ​Earlier this week we featured an interview with Emeril's Miami Beach chef de cuisine, Tim Doolittle. You can read the interview here and here. A recipe for Emeril's classic Barbeque Shrimp follows.  

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    March 15, 2011

    How To Make Really Easy Irish Soda Bread

    flickr/asphaltbuffetEat me, I'm Irish!​If you want to make something authentically Irish this St. Patrick's Day, try soda bread. It's so easy and literally mixed in minutes (no kneading!). Try this recipe. Seriously. It comes straight from Ireland's Ballymaloe Cookery School  which is run by ... More >>

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    March 18, 2011

    Wild Boar Ragu Over Chestnut Polenta, A Recipe by Chef Francy Deskin

    Chef Francy Deskin​Earlier this week, we interviewed The Office's Chef de Cuisine, Francy Deskin. If you missed the interview, you can find it here and here. We're also sharing with you Chef Deskin's recipe for Wild Boar Ragu Over Chestnut Polenta. Enjoy.

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    March 25, 2011

    Michelle Melt: A Recipe by Spike Mendelsohn

    ​Earlier this week, we interviewed Top Chef cheftestant spike Mendelsohn. If you missed the interview, you can catch it here and here. Since Spike's restaurants are in Washington D.C., he's named this delicious patty melt after First Lady Michelle Obama. Enjoy the recipe.       ... More >>

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    April 1, 2011

    Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings: A Recipe by Emeril Lagasse

    Laine Doss Bam!​Earlier in the week, we interviewed Chef Emeril Lagasse. If you missed the interview, you can read it here and here. We're now sharing one of Emeril's recipes with you. These Vietnamese-style wings are inspired by a dish that's on the menu at Chef Emeril's restaur ... More >>

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    May 13, 2011

    Tuna Burgers with Mango Ketchup: A Recipe From Chef Allen Susser

    Chef Allen presents another delicious dish.​Earlier this week, Chef Allen Susser spoke with Clean Plate Charlie about the upcoming Riverwalk Trust Burger Battle, the closing of Chef Allen's after 25 years and his plans for the future. If you missed the interview, you can read it here a ... More >>

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    May 26, 2011

    Blueberry Season Muffins = Win

    John Linn​Last week, my fiancee's father returned from a trip to Northern Florida with a veritable bushel of wild blueberries purchased from a roadside vendor. These things were amazing -- monstrously big, ripe, and practically bursting with juice. For the next few days, we had blueberries on ever ... More >>

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    May 30, 2011

    Pan Fried Red Snapper With Roasted Almonds: A Recipe From Chef Mike Of Coco Asian Bistro & Bar

    Coco Asian Bistro​Recently we featured an interview with Chef Mike Ponluang, owner of Coco Asian Bistro in Fort Lauderdale. If you missed it, you can read it here and here. We're now sharing Chef Mike's recipe for pan seared red snapper with roasted almonds. Enjoy.

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    July 4, 2011

    Guy Fieri Approved: Try the Winning Rib Recipe from the Food Network Star Fourth of July Episode

    The Food NetworkFood Network Star's Fourth of July Episode winner Susie Jimenez cooked spicy pork ribs​Food Network Star finalists put on quite a show Sunday night for Season Seven's Fourth of July special-episode featuring "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives," host, Guy Fieri. The show's 10 remaini ... More >>

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    August 1, 2011

    Try Rosa Parks' Featherlite Pancake Recipe

    ​Can you guess what makes pancakes made from scratch extra-fluffy? Well, Rosa Parks can tell you. Yes, you read that correctly. Turns out Parks is famous for being more than just the mother of the Civil Rights movement. It appears she was also a pretty good cook, as well. The Gotham ... More >>

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    December 16, 2011

    Five Holiday Cocktail Recipes to Boost Your Spirit

    Bad Santa respects your drink choices.​​Drinking on Christmas is encouraged, because when you're inebriated, Mom is a little more tolerable, Grandma's sexist rants are adorable, and your brother's constant cursing is almost endearing.No one wants to endure those awkward family dinners while sobe ... More >>

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