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Jeffrey Porter | The Dixie Grill

Jeffrey Porter | The Dixie Grill

Five Minutes with Chef Jeffrey Porter, The Dixie Grill, and owner of Port City Pop-ups: “There’s a foodie culture here that’s really pushing good food, it’s coming. I think people know what’s going on in other markets, like Atlanta. Everyone in the industry here is 

Really, Truly, No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Really, Truly, No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart

This really, truly, no-bake chocolate raspberry tart is unbelievably simple, and seriously doesn’t take a minute in the oven.

Hayley Jensen & Stephen Durley | Beer Barrio

Hayley Jensen & Stephen Durley | Beer Barrio

Five Minutes with Hayley Jensen, Beer Sommelier, and Chef Stephen Durley, owners of Beer Barrio:

Stephen and Hayley mesh their wheelhouses at the restaurant, with Hayley managing more than 30 beer offerings on tap and Stephen in the kitchen creating a Mexi-Southern fusion for diners.

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Baked Camembert with Tomato and Garlic

Baked Camembert with Tomato and Garlic

Cheese is always a winner. This simple version of baked Camembert is from my Mah Jongg buddy, Jean. Our weekly game night has turned into a minor gourmet feast. Anything cheese is always a winner, and if it’s warm, and savory, all the better. Bake 

Hummus and Roasted Grape Tomato Flatbread

Hummus and Roasted Grape Tomato Flatbread

Hummus roasted grape tomato flatbread is a simple appetizer that makes a colorful and lively presentation on an hors d’oeuvres buffet. Using hummus as a base for a “pizza” type offering is more elegant than serving hummus dip in a bowl with chips, and with 

Chuck Pennington | The Verandas

Chuck Pennington | The Verandas

Five Minutes with Chuck Pennington, Proprietor of The Verandas Bed and Breakfast Inn: For over 20 years, I’ve served… 20 x 365 breakfasts. Fresh coffee. Soft music. Seventy degree air conditioning. What more could you want to start your day?

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Easy Roasted Chickpeas

Easy Roasted Chickpeas

This is a wicked easy appetizer or snack, and they’re packed with protein and flavor. I make a big batch (double or triple this recipe) and break it into single servings, ready to grab-and-go in a snap. Ingredients: 1 can organic chickpeas 1 T white 

Steviemack | SMIFCO Food Truck

Steviemack | SMIFCO Food Truck

Five Minutes with Steviemack, Owner/Chef at Steviemack’s International Food Co.: “It’s a trial. You know, it’s hot in the summer, it’s cold in the winter. But I love it. It’s all the joys of running a restaurant and owning a small business and having a 

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

Sweet potatoes are a nutritional all-star. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. These wedges make a great side dish or a perfect mid-afternoon snack. Dip them in ketchup, or curried plant-based mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce…all good!

Ingredients:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • scant 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 T cinnamon/sugar mix
  • 1/4 t ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 t cumin
  • salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes and slice into wedges of about the same thickness. (I like to cut the ends off, halve the potatoes, and then slice into wedges.) Leave the skin on, as it is the source of a lot of the nutrients in sweet potatoes.
  3. Mix olive oil, 1 1/2 T of the cinnamon/sugar mix, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add sweet potato wedges and toss with hands to coat all wedges thoroughly with the mixture.
  4. Pour sweet potato wedges on a lightly oiled or lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and turn all of the potatoes gently with a spatula. After turning, sprinkle them with the remaining 1/2 T of cinnamon/sugar mixture.
  7. Bake for another 15 minutes, until wedges are tender and caramelized.
  8. Enjoy!

 

About Traci: A freelance writer and vegan lifestyle coach, she can be found creating new and delicious vegan dishes in her tiny kitchen. Find more on vegan eating and cooking at www.tracilynhobson.com

Alister Snyder | Detour Deli & Cafe

Alister Snyder | Detour Deli & Cafe

Five Minutes with Alister Snyder, Restaurateur at Detour Deli & Cafe: “What we do, as the name suggests, is take detours. I come up with the sandwiches. But if you check out the menu, they are fairly common categories.“