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Taste Matters – Summertime Chillin’

Taste Matters Cover - White Colander with Peaches

Hey, everyone!  Welcome to the third “Taste Matters" here at From A Chef's Kitchen.  I'm dishing up some tasty tidbits, a kitchen tip or two, my current cookbook crush, some menu ideas, recipe roundups and perhaps even speak my mind a time or two! First of all, Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers out there who are raising amazing children! While Memorial Day Weekend is referred to as the "unofficial start of summer," this Thursday, June 21st is when summer "officially" begins on the calendar.  All I know is it's HOT and we'll see little relief here in the Memphis area until mid-September.  It's also Bug Central here, making it almost impossible to be outside at certain times. To help get you through, I've gathered up some hot-weather survival and safety tips so your ...

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A Weekend in Pigeon Forge Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, TN is one of the Southeast's most popular vacation destinations. There's something for everyone in Pigeon Forge! #MyPFSummer #sponsored #ad @mypigeonforge

Disclosure:  Accommodations, meals and attraction vouchers were provided by the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism.  All opinions are mine alone.  #MyPFSummer #sponsored #ad Hey, everyone!  I have something very special to share with you that you're going to love!  Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Pigeon Forge is one of the Southeast's most popular vacation destinations.  It's located in East Tennessee next to the Smoky Mountains National Park approximately 50 minutes from Knoxville.  It's ...

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Grilled Burgers with Bacon Tomato Jam and Smoked Gouda + The Fresh Market’s Father’s Day Meal

Grilled Burgers with Smoked Gouda and Bacon Tomato Jam

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone.  #TheFreshMarket #TFMGetGrilling #CollectiveBias  This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. Fire up the grill for Father's Day!  Made with The Fresh Market's made-in-store Gourmet Burgers, Grilled Burgers with Bacon Tomato Jam and Smoked Gouda is a treat your dad will love! Father's Day is right around the corner!  Have you thought about what to do for the man who ...

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Taste Matters – Celebrating Fathers

Taste Matters Cover 2

Happy Sunday, everyone!  Welcome to the second installment of “Taste Matters" here at From A Chef's Kitchen.  I'm dishing up some tasty tidbits, a kitchen tip or two, some menu ideas and perhaps even speak my mind! I took a little break last weekend to check out Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  I'll be sharing that with you this week. Father's Day is next Sunday so today in Taste Matters, we're celebrating fathers!  I wanted to show you a photo of my 92-year-old father that I just recently ...

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Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado

Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado in glass garnished with lime wedge

Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado is light, tangy and refreshing!  It's the perfect summer appetizer or light entree that's sophisticated yet so easy to make! It got hot here so suddenly!  It was chilly all of April, then May was rainy and now it's hot and humid.  I barely remember having spring and we went full speed into no-cook meals! Here's one of my no-cook summertime favorites!  Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado ...

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Review: Easy Culinary Science For Better Cooking by Jessica Gavin

Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking

Alton Brown has met his match and her name is Jessica Gavin. Would you like to gain a better understanding of the cooking process but don't have the time or money for culinary school? If that's the case, Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious by Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist, is the cookbook you need in your collection. ...

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Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey Balsamic Drizzle

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey Balsamic Drizzle - Some with ice cream, some drizzled with balsamic honey drizzle

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey Balsamic Drizzle is crazy simple and will become your go-to summer dessert! Who doesn't love an easy, quick dessert for the hot summer months that will wow your guests!  Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Honey Balsamic Drizzle is the recipe you want to have on hand!  Grilled peaches.  Yes, we're talking about grilled peaches! ...

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Taste Matters – Let’s Talk About Grilling!

Taste Matters Cover Photo - Zucchini in Colander

Happy Sunday, everyone!  Welcome to a new weekly feature here at From A Chef's Kitchen called "Taste Matters," where I'll dish up some tasty tidbits, tips and menu ideas that I think you'll love!  Let's talk grilling! Hope you're having a great Memorial Day weekend!  Tomorrow is a day where we honor all the brave and selfless men and women who fought and died for this amazing country.  Enjoy your time with family and friends and pause to remember those who didn't make it home. Speaking ...

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Nashville Style Hot Fried Chicken

Nashville Style Hot Fried Chicken on gray rimmed platter drizzled with sauce

Nashville Style Hot Fried Chicken is famous for its spiciness!  One bite and you'll be hooked!  It will become your favorite fried chicken indulgence for dinner or your next picnic! Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone!  Hope you enjoy a wonderful extended weekend with your family and friends and pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom!  I get teary thinking about the selflessness and bravery so I'm going to move right on! Nashville Style Hot Fried ...

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Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun Dried Tomatoes close-up on cooling rack garnished with fresh basil

Enjoy the taste of summer for breakfast or brunch with these Muffin Pan Stratas with Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes! A couple of weeks ago I received the latest King Arthur Flour catalog and was immediately smitten with the photo on the cover.  It was a pane bianco, a figure-eight-shaped cheesy Italian bread that's studded with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and baked to perfection. I followed the recipe to the last detail.  Womp.  Womp. ...

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Spicy Indonesian Vegan Carrot Almond Soup

Spicy Indonesian Vegan Carrot Almond Soup on beige napkin in blue soup bowls garnished with sliced almonds

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone.  #StartAHealthyRelationship #CollectiveBias Spicy Indonesian Vegan Carrot Almond Soup is healthful, exotic and easy to make.  It's the perfect starter for any meal or a light meal in itself! Hey, all!  Remember me?  I've been somewhat AWOL from my kitchen the past couple of weeks--I went to a food blogger's conference.  It's always nice to get away but I'm sure you know how crazy it ...

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Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flatbread Pizzas With Avocado Sour Cream

Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flatbread Pizzas with Avocado Sour Cream - Hero shot on dark background, cut into wedges on dark wood cutting board garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro

Chipotle Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Flatbread Pizzas with Avocado Sour Cream are spicy, healthy-ish and delicious!  It's how to get your Mexican food fix and pizza fix in one! Happy Saturday and Happy Cinco de Mayo! Okay, I'm probably a little late on getting this Mexican-inspired recipe posted for Cinco de Mayo.  However, we love us some Mexican food any day of the year! All you have to do is go through my Recipe Index and you'll find tons of Mexican recipe inspiration.  ...

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Baked Fish with Cherry Tomato Olive Sauce + Lemon Chive Asiago Orzo

Baked Fish with Cherry Tomato Olive Sauce + Lemon Chive Asiago Orzo - Hero shot on light gray background with light gray napkin

Baked Fish with Cherry Tomato-Olive Sauce and Lemon Chive Asiago Orzo makes a light, healthful, easy springtime dinner for two! Hey, y'all!  Here's a great Mediterranean-inspired fish dish that hits every note!  It's healthful, easy, flavorful and versatile!  Best of all, you may be able to pull it together with what you already have on hand! ...

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