I have a few go-to pancake recipes like my World’s Easiest Pancake Recipe and my Basic Crepe Batter Recipe but another easy peasy fluffy pancake recipe is this one….it can be whipped up in mere moments and cooks up fluffy with some crispy edges (my favorite). Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder […]
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3 September 2019 
Grilled Paella
September 3, 2019 By
Paella, a traditional dish of Spain, is a favorite at my home in the summer time. The dish can feature a variety of proteins: seafood, fish, sausages, chicken….it’s very versatile. Since we’re huge fans of grilling, I’ve developed a fantastic paella version that I cook on my Weber charcoal grill with some wood chips for […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Cilantro Rice
July 30, 2019 By
This easy cilantro rice is so easy to prepare but so tasty. It pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins like grilled chicken, steak, pork chop or fish and the bonus is that you’ll have leftover chimichurri sauce leftover for other meals! Ingredients: ½ cup jasmine rice 1 medium yellow onion 1 large poblano pepper […]
[Continue reading...]Happy 10th Anniversary to Me
July 24, 2019 By
Today’s the 10th anniversary of this blog, Food and Wine Chickie. I’ve been offered amazing opportunities because of this platform, have met incredible people, eaten fantastic food and sipped knee-buckling wines. I thank you for your support, collaboration and great content-sharing. It’s what drives me to continue writing. Help me celebrate by liking my Facebook […]
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17 July 2019 
Calabrian Shrimp and Orzo
July 17, 2019 By
This quick and easy dish was in our Blue Apron box this week, and I wanted to share it and it’s fabulous and so simple to make in less than 15-20 minutes. This recipe pairs tender orzo and shrimp super flavorful from lemon, garlic and Calabrian chili paste. Ingredients: ¾ pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails […]
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8 July 2019 
Strawberry Bread Pudding by Redz Restaurant
July 8, 2019 By
Bread pudding is a dessert popular in many countries and typically made with bread, milk or cream and generally containing eggs and butter. The dish can be sweet or savory depending on where in the world it’s served. Redz Restaurant (https://redzrestaurant.com) stays true to the American inspired fare it serves. Chef Roeloff DeGroot prepares it as […]
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5 July 2019 
Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations
July 5, 2019 By
Choc O Pain French Bakery & Café (http://www.chocopainbakery.com) will be celebrating French Week and Bastille Day at all its locations the week leading up to and on Bastille day in-store with French music and ambiance as well as participating in French Week, Jersey City and in Hoboken Bastille Day Festivities as follows: Choc O Pain’s In-Store Activities: FREE product tastings daily […]
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3 July 2019 
Purple Rain Cocktail
July 3, 2019 By
This cocktail, created by Beverage Consultant/Mixologist extraordinaire, Rachael Robbins (check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chickologist. The ingredients look incredible and I loved butterfly pea flower tea from my recent trip to Thailand, but come on, just the look of this drink makes me want to yell “come to mama”! Ingredients: 2 ounces silver tequila 1 […]
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1 July 2019 
Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu
July 1, 2019 By
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, is launching today its first plant-based menu at its locations in the Clifton Commons in Clifton, NJ and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City, NY. Available from July 1 – 31, this […]
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29 June 2019 
The Shannon Rose’s Guinness BBQ Pulled Pork
June 29, 2019 By
Don’t have a smoker but love BBQ pulled pork? The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) has a very tasty alternative that requires just an oven and some rich Guinness stout. The Shannon Rose’s Guinness BBQ Pulled Pork, with slow-roasted pork simmered in Guinness BBQ sauce and topped with pepper jack cheese on a toasted brioche […]
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