Hearty chicken and rice soup with saffron

Making soup is considered an art form. Don’t think of it as dumping everything in a pot. Think of it as flavor profiles. Adding savory and saffron and lemongrass elevates flavors. 4 boneless chicken thighs 1 large boneless chicken breast Dried sage 1 TBSP. c...

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The Holiday Season is Here!

By Judi Gallagher – The holiday season is full of many things: twinkle lights, snow, presents, parties. And that last thing runs the gamut in terms of type and theme – there are the ubiquitious ugly-sweater parties and open houses, of course, but there...

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Soup Stew

Ah, October – one of my favorite months of the year. Not only is it my birthday month, but the dawn of October signals that we’re really, truly in the thick of fall – summer is behind us, and there’s no turning back (even though here in Florida, we sti...

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The Magic of Mojitos

Mojito. It’s fun to say, isn’t? The word rolls off the tip of the tongue—much like the sweet, minty drink itself. Mojitos are one of my favorite summer cocktails—light and frothy, they’re cool and just beg to be sipped in warmer weather. Mojitos are ...

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Paninis

I love sandwiches, and my love for them is unabashed. The Earl of Sandwich and I are of one mind, because there’s nothing easier or yummier than tasty toppings between two pieces of bakery-fresh bread. But paninis—oh, paninis take my sandwich-love to the n...

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Crazy for Coconut

By Chef Judi Gallagher. Coconut desserts have always been a popular spring treat, and with its distinctive smell and taste, coconut—at least for me—always evokes thoughts of warm weather and fun outdoor gatherings with friends. I like coconut in many forms...

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The New Age of Comfort Food

By Judi Gallagher. Let’s be honest. When I think of comfort foods, I don’t think of whole-grain pasta. I think of lobster, macaroni and cheese, puffed-up doughnuts, matzoh ball soup, noodle pudding. But with a plethora of healthy restaurants popping up all...

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Spring Awakening

By Judi Gallagher. Ah, spring—you’re finally almost here! After a winter that included the Snowpocalypse in the Northeast and unseasonably cold weather for weeks at a time here in the Southeast (seriously, we Floridians don’t know what to do when we have...

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Chef Judi’s Recipe for May

Grilled Jumbo Prawns with cucumber mint salad and yogurt dressing 1 yellow bell pepper 1 red bell pepper ½ red onion sliced very thin 1 large English cucumber, skin on 4 large fresh tomatoes, diced 1 yellow tomato diced 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 Tablespoon...

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Chef Judi’s Springtime Recipe:

Roasted Cornish game hens: 4 Cornish game hens- halved, backs removed ½ cup orange juice 4 TBSP. soy sauce 2 TBSP. whit balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger Dash kosher salt Orange zest for garnish   Preheat oven to 400 de...

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