Author: Chef M

I’m always torn between spicy foods and hearty Italian dishes – this is for when I’m in the mood for the latter. Make sure you put some time in with your sauce and you won’t go wrong, even though this dish cuts corners and requires a lot less effort than the traditional method.

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This straightforward recipe is designed for novice sushi-makers wanting to learn the craft. The recipe can be expanded if you’re feeding a larger group. It can also be used to make other types of sushi (see Eric’s Options).

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Pie

This pie may not have broken any world records, but it reigns supreme in my book. Developed by Manny & Isa’s Kitchen, which closed its doors about a decade ago, this is one of the best recipes for the traditional pastry piecrust and meringue-topping version of key lime pie that I have ever tasted. Manny gave me his recipe for the first edition of Insiders’ Guide to the Florida Keys and Key West, which I wrote in 1995.

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Hot & Spicy Gingerbread is a Caribbean-style bread that’s rich and moist and has a lot of deep heat from the combination of ginger and white pepper. Making it in a cast-iron pan will add an extra-dark, beautifully robust exterior, which pairs flawlessly with a glass of sparkling cider, ginger beer, or chai.

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