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Potato side dishes

A delicious side dish, which can also be great as a buffet starter. There is need to peel the potatoes if the skins are tender.

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IngredientsServes: 4

4 potatoes
4 rashers of bacon
salt to taste

MethodPrep:10min ›Cook:20min ›Ready in:30min

Cook potatoes with their skins on in lightly salted water until they can be easily pierce with a knife. Drain.
Halve the potatoes and wrap in bacon rashers.
Cook in a frying pan on medium heat until golden. Serve with minced herbs and a dollop of soured cream.

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Bacon Wrapped Potatoes

Pre-cooking potatoes reduces the overall cooking time quite significantly and if you want, you can easily do the prep in advance and finish it off the following day.

This bacon wrapped potatoes post contains useful tips for best results, as well as serving suggestion ideas and more bacon appetizers you might like to try.

Serving suggestions

Bacon wrapped potatoes are delicious with this simple garlic dip, but I also like them with Thai sweet chili sauce. Plain sour cream also works well and to spice it up a bit you can stir in a few drops of hot sauce.

You can also enjoy them as a side with steak or pork chops.

How to make bacon wrapped potatoes

The whole preparation is easy and pretty straight forward. You cut potatoes lengthwise into quarters and cook them. You can simmer them until soft (but not over-cooked) or until they are still a little hard.

When they are ready, season them and wrap a thin slice of bacon around and secure with a toothpick. You can’t do this step right after you drain the water, so you will need to wait until they are cooled enough to touch.

Baking is relatively quick but will depend on your oven and the thickness of the bacon you use. I suggest checking after 15 minutes and if the bacon wrapped potatoes are not ready, cook for longer. I cook mine for about 20 minutes.

Tips for making the best bacon wrapped potatoes

To fit all these potatoes wrapped in bacon on one baking tray/sheet, you will need one that measures at least 14同-inches (35吤-centimeters).
If you don’t have one, you can use 2 trays, but cook them in 2 batches if you don’t have a fan-assisted oven.
This recipe works with any potatoes – fingerling, baby, or large potatoes. The only difference might be in their cooking time.
Cooking potatoes in salty water is important as this will add flavor to them. This is not such a problem with small potato wedges, but large could be tasteless without salty water.
Some people like wrapping whole baby potatoes in bacon. I don’t like doing this for a simple reason. The inside of each bacon wrapped potato stays under-seasoned. If you quarter them, you will get smaller pieces but larger area for seasoning.
Use any bacon you like!

More appetizers with bacon for you to try:

BLT Egg Sliders – my absolute favorites – they not only look great but also taste amazing. And they are so easy to make!
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs – for deviled egg lovers.
Sweet Pepper Poppers – tasty and easy to put together!
Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Avocado Fries

You can't say no to anything wrapped in bacon. These low-carb "fries" turn a regular slice of avocado into something extraordinary. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air fryer version down below. If you've made these, be sure to leave us a comment and rate the recipe!

ranch dressing, for serving

Preheat oven to 425º. Slice each avocado into 8 equally-sized wedges. Wrap each wedge in bacon, cutting bacon if needed. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.
Bake until bacon is cooked through and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve with ranch dressing.

Slice each avocado into 8 equally-sized wedges. Wrap each wedge with a strip of bacon, cutting bacon if needed.
Working in batches, arrange in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400° for 8 minutes until bacon is cooked through and crispy.
Serve warm with ranch.

Nutrition (per serving): 120 calories, 4 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 190 mg sodium

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The most important feature to look at when shopping for an air fryer is the size. There are lots of other features, but none will make you appreciate or hate your air fryer more than your selection of size. We use a six quart OMORC air fryer when we are feeding our family of four. The size is pretty near perfect for the overwhelming majority of our recipes.

This particular model has the added benefit of being dishwasher safe. Which leads me to the next point, which is convenience. The air fryer serves three main purposes.

It is healthier than traditional frying methods.
It is more energy efficient than a convection oven.
They are easy to use, and easy to clean.

We highly recommend the one linked just above. It hits all the right points!

We also use and love to Cosori Air Fryer. It&rsquos a bit louder than our OMORC, but it cooks consistently and is easy to clean.

You gotta love a recipe with only 3 ingredients: golden potatoes, onions and bacon. So let’s make our friend potatoes!

Step 1: Start by cooking your bacon in a cast iron skillet.

Step 2: While the bacon is cooking chop your potatoes into uniform cubes. I like to use the food chopper below because it’s so easy and you get even pieces of potatoes. I bought it at Aldi along time ago buy they also have them on Amazon.

Step 3: Once you have the potatoes chopped, I put them in this microwave steamer for 5 minutes. Precooking the potatoes makes them take less time frying and you can get a nice golden brown.

Step 4: Take the out the bacon and now you can fry the onion for a few minutes until they are translucent.

Step 5: Then add in the potatoes and saute until the potatoes are browned nicely. Add back the bacon and cook for another minute and you are done!

Skillet Hasselback Potatoes with Herb Butter

Ingredients

4 Russet Potatoes Preferably organic
1 Stick Salted Grass-fed Butter We love Vital Farms!
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Roughly chopped
1/4 Cup Fresh Oregano Roughly copped1
1 Tsp garlic powder
1.5 Tsp Salt Plus more, to taste
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Tsp lemon juice

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If you tend to keep up with all of the latest food trends, and/or don’t live under a rock, odds are, you have heard of Birria or Quesabirria Tacos. However, for those who haven’t, Birria tacos are usually comprised of meat, such as beef or goat, that has been slowly braised and is then loaded into a tortilla and pan fried then served with consomé on the side. The meat is braised in a brilliant combination of chilis and spices and oozes with flavors. Quesabirria tacos take things one step further. In essence, they are the perfect storm of a cheese quesadilla and a taco, all wrapped up into one incredible being. Let’s get serious, who could be mad about that? While goat is traditionally used, I prefer beef. In fact, utilizing a combination of beef is encouraged, though, not necessary. I love using two pounds of just short ribs when I encounter some beautiful ones, but, use any kind of beef that you can get your hands on. Recommendations include: beef shank, chuck roast, cap roast, etc. Rollin’ Oats offers a superb variety of quality beef, most of which is grass fed and organic. Additionally, they have everything else needed for this fancy little taco number that you’ll want to make over and over. A lot of Birria recipes recommend Guajillo dried chilis, which are not always offered at Rollin’ Oats. However, they do have Anaheim and Pasilla chilis, which boast a very similar flavor profile. Short Rib Quesabirria Tacos Imagine if Birria Tacos and a Cheese Quesadilla had a baby – that's precisely what we have going on here. These babies take a little bit more time to make however, the cost is totally worth the reward. Meat and Marinade2 lbs Short Ribs, Beef Roast, or Beef Shank (You can use one or a combination of two meats – whichever you prefer)3 Dried Pasilla Peppers (Guajillo or Anaheim will work as well)1 7oz can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo3/4 cup Crushed Tomatoes1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar6 Garlic Cloves (Minced)1 1/2 tsp Oregano1 tsp Paprika2 tbsp Salt (Divided, plus more, as needed)PepperConsome1 White Onion (Medium in size, chopped)1 Cinammon Stick3 Bay Leaves4 cups Beef Broth1 tbsp Olive OilBirria Taco Assembly4 Tortillas (Your preference. I like Siete Foods grain free)1 cup Queso Blanco Cheese (Grated)Minced White OnionFresh Cilanto MarinadeAdd dried Pasilla peppers to a medium heat safe bowl. Bring a few cups of water to a boil and then carefully pour the hot water over the peppers. Allow to soak and soften for about 15 minutes. Remove peppers from water, cut off stems and dump the seeds out into the sink and discard. Add softened peppers to food processor with the rest of the marinade ingredients and 1 tbsp salt and process until smooth. Liberally salt meat with remaining 1 tbsp salt and some pepper. Pour marinade over meat and cover and marinade for at least one hour and up to overnight.ConsomeHeat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 6-8 minutes. Add in meat and marinade and remaining consome ingredients. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and turn the heat to medium low/low (whichever heat level allows for a gentle simmer) until meat is fall off the bone tender and shreds easily, 3.5 – 4 hours.Remove meat/bones from consome, discard bones and place meat in a separate bowl, shred and reserve for assembly.Carefully strain consome into a heat proof bowl/pot through a mesh sieve and reserve for assembly, discard any solids. Birria AssemblyLadle one half cup or so of consome into a shallow bowl or onto a plate. Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. One at a time, dip one side of tortilla into shallow bowl/plate of consome. Then place tortilla consome dipped side down into the skillet.Liberally cover tortilla in shredded Queso Blanco. Then, top with shredded meat, followed by onions and cilantro.Carefully fold the tortilla in half and continue to cook until each side of the tortilla is lightly crisp and golden. Serve tacos with consome on the side for dipping. Main DishMexicanQuesabirria Tacos, Birria Tacos

It isn’t hard to make a lobster dish fabulous, because, well, lobster is already plenty fabulous on its own. Over time, Lobster was tossed into that category of “occasion-only” meals, along with the likes of Beef Wellington, Prime Rib and Cassoulet – you know, those “never enough time on a weeknight” type-of-meals. Well, I’m here to debunk all of that and prove to you that you can, in fact, not only enjoy, but prepare a beautiful little lobster dinner on any night, occasion, or not. Lobster Thermidor is a French dish, typically comprised of lobster in a rich and creamy sauce. Normally, I’m a simple kind of gal when it comes to lobster. Some sous vide meat, drawn butter – that’s all I usually need. However, for Lobster Thermidor, I make an exception. Great to serve as an appetizer for a dinner party, whilst also perfect for a low effort, but impressive weeknight dinner which boasts a high return – it’s the dish that delivers whenever you need it. Recently, Rollin’ Oats added Luke’s Lobster, which is wild caught and sustainably sourced, to their shelves and the quality is incredible! You can find Luke’s Lobster meat, claws and tails in the frozen section at Rollin’ Oats in St. Pete. Lobster Thermidor 2 Lobster Tails (Preferably wild caught, like Luke's brand in the frozen section at Rollin' Oats)1 cup Heavy Cream1/2 cup Mushrooms (Chopped – I use Cremini.)1/4 cup Butter (Unsalted)2 tbsp White Wine (Nothing too sweet, but, something you would drink!)1/2 tsp Paprika2 Egg Yolks1/2 tsp Salt (Plus more, to taste)1/4 tsp PepperFresh Tarragon (Chopped, for serving (optional)) Fill a stockpot with water and a few heavy pinches of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add lobster tails and cook until bright red and beginning to curl up, 8-9 minutes.Remove tails and cool. Once cool, cut each tail in half long-ways. Remove lobster meat from shells, chop and reserve for later use. Additionally, also reserve the lobster tail shells (we'll be stuffing the meat back in later on).Heat a large pot like a dutch oven over medium. Add the butter and when melted, pour in the chopped mushrooms and cook until they become softer and begin to take on color, 6-8 minutes. Add in cooked lobster tail meat, paprika, pepper and 1 tsp of salt and reduce the heat to low.Pour in 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and 1 tbsp of the wine, stir to combine, and then simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with the remaining tbsp of white wine. Pour mixture into a small sauce pan and simmer, whisking constantly, until liquid thickens slightly and becomes a custard.Remove from heat and slowly mix into lobster mixture.Place reserved lobster shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon lobster and sauce carefully into each shell. Save extra lobster sauce for serving.Broil lobster tails until they begin to brown, 5-6 minutes. Remove from oven and serve garnished with chopped Tarragon (if using), along side some toasted bread and a light salad. Appetizer, Main CourseFrench

Don’t let this semi-intimidating name fool you, this chicken-rice-salad situation may sound intricate, but the truth is, it’s anything but. It all starts with some leftover rice, chicken, strawberries, whatever greens you have on hand and a few simple pantry staples items – that’s it. What is crispy rice you ask? This was something I discovered in the early stages of quarantine whilst watching Bon Appetit Magazine’s YouTube channel. In said video, they showed one of their favorite ways to utilize leftover rice (because let’s face it, we all always make way more rice than we need) by simply heating some oil/fat of choice over medium heat, spooning in and patting down some cooked rice and allowing the whole happy party to simmer away. Tenish minutes later, after a nice little invert, you’re left with a perfectly golden-brown crisp layer of sheer rice gold. When it comes to the type of rice to use for crispy rice, it’s truly all about preference. I usually like to use a basmati, just because that’s typically what I have on hand. Rollin’ Oats has a premium array of top-notch rice selections to choose from, and as always, they also have every single ingredient needed to make this recipe. Not only do they just have the ingredients, but Rollin’ Oats has the premium selection for all of the ingredients needed and so much more. As with the majority of my cooking, this recipe was designed with versatility in mind. It’s meant to be prepared in a way that suits you and your likes, lifestyle, etc. For example, if you follow a Vegan lifestyle, omit the chicken, add some crispy tofu or some extra vegetables. Or, if chicken isn’t your thing, replace it with a more desirable protein and perhaps swap out the strawberries. Add, subtract and improvise however you see fit. Strawberry-Balsamic Chicken with Watercress & Crispy Rice Brunch, Lunch, Dinner – this recipe is suitable for just about any occasion. Not only that, it screams Spring! Strawberry-Balsamic Mixture1 cup Strawberries (Washed, tops removed and sliced into small pieces)1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar1 tsp SaltCrispy Rice2 cups Leftover Cooked Rice4 tbsp olive oilChicken & Salad Assembly1 bag Watercress (Or any other similar green, like Arugula.)1 Avocado1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets (2 8oz cutlets. Or, one 1lb butterflied breast )2 tbsp Olive Oil1 tbsp Balsamic VinegarSalt and Pepper1/4 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped) Strawberry-Balsamic MixtureCombine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and set aside until ready to use.Crispy RiceHeat a nonstick skillet, approximately 8", over medium heat and add olive oil. Spoon cooked rice into skillet while carefully patting down, making sure to cover the entire surface of the skillet. Continue to cook over medium heat until the edges of the rice begin to brown, approxmately 10-12 minutes.When all of the edges are golden brown, carefully place a heat-proof plate face-down over the skillet. Carefully invert the rice onto the plate – the top should be a nice brown color and ultra crispy. Set aside until ready to serveChicken and Salad AssemblyPreheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Salt and pepper all sides of the chicken breast cutlets and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven. Flip chicken and spoon reserved Strawberry-balsamic mixture over the chicken. If some Strawberries roast on the pan and not on the chicken, that's completely fine.Bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a few minutes. Remove strawberries from chicken (do NOT discard!) and slice chicken.To assemble the salad, start with the Watercress, spoon in some crispy rice, add avocado, top with sliced chicken, roasted strawberries and basil, evenly distribute oil and vinegar over the two salads and add salt and pepper to taste. Main Dish, SaladAmerican

In search of an impressive, low-fuss dish to serve at that dinner party you agreed to host? Craving a decadent meal on a Wednesday night where time spared for dinner is sparse? Or, perhaps you’re longing for a luxurious meal that also leans on the healthier side? Well, I have a recipe capable of satisfying all three of those scenarios – queue, Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Toasted Breadcrumbs. With this rendition, though, I made a couple of health-conscious swaps, while still maintaining the integrity of the original recipe. While there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with a beautiful batch of Linguine (especially when it’s freshly handcrafted), for this recipe, I opted to leave the gluten on the bench, and instead, chose to use Banza’s Chickpea Pasta Linguine. Banza is gluten free and contains half of the carbs that regular pasta does. In my opinion and experience with cooking with Banza, your guests will likely not notice any difference! If you shop at Rollin’ Oats with regularity like I do, you won’t ever have a problem finding Banza products, as they always have an array in stock. In addition to the Banza, all of the ingredients for this dish can be found at Rollin’ Oats! Yes, even the shrimp, which are located on the back wall in the frozen section. They’re even already peeled and deveined, which makes your life THAT much easier. The other swaps that I made for this recipe were minor: fresh herbs for dried, extra crushed red pepper and the addition of toasted breadcrumbs, which makes for the perfect crunchy topping. How to Make Shrimp Fra Diavolo Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Toasted Breadcrumbs Elegant enough for date night at home, yet simple enough as a weeknight meal in under 30 minutes. 1 Tbsp Butter (Preferably grass-fed, like Vital Farms)1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs (Panko, or fresh grated breadcrumbs work well!)1/4 Cup Fresh Basil (Roughly chopped)SaltShrimp Fra Diavolo2 Tbsp Butter1 Red Onion (Medium in size, chopped)8 Garlic Cloves (Minced)1 1/2 Tbsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes2/3 Cup Dry White Wine (Always cook with a wine that you would drink!)1 lb Shrimp (Peeled and deveined)1 28 Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes (Organic is preferred)1/4 Cup Fresh Oregano1 8 Ounce Box Banza Linguine1 Tbsp Salt (Plus more, to taste)1 Tsp Black Pepper (Plus more, to taste)Fresh Basil (Chopped, for garnish)Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for garnish) Toasted BreadcrumbsMelt 1 tbsp Butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir occasionally until they begin to toast and turn golden, 5-7 minutes.Scrape toasted breadcrumbs into a medium bowl and mix in fresh chopped basil and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and set aside .Shrimp Fra DiavoloIn the same pot that you used to make the breadcrumbs, add remaining 2 tbsp of butter and melt over medium heat. Add chopped onion, 1/2 tbsp of the salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened and is very fragrant, 5-7 minutes.Add in minced garlic and 1 tbsp of the crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrent, 1-2 minutes.Carefully add shrimp to pot in an even layer and sprinkle with other 1/2 tbsp of salt. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes on each side. Pour in the wine and allow mixture to simmer until reducted by half, 3-4 minutes.Pour in crushed tomatoes and oregano. Stir to combine, taste for seasoning and add remaining crushed red pepper for additional heat and salt, as needed. Reduce the heat and simmer. In the meantime, Cook pasta 1 minute-less than package instructions and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Remove sauce mixture from the heat. Add in cooked pasta, a few splashed of the pasta water and some of the grated parmesan (if using). Using tongs or large spoons, stir to combine and add more cooking water and salt, as needed.To serve, top with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh basil and grated parmesan, if using. Main DishItalianShrimp Fra Diavolo, Main Dish

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From specialty burgers to traditional appetizers, Burger-Ish in St. Pete Beach is here to wow you. Looking for a juicy burger with a 2 for 1 beer pairing? Burger-Ish has you covered. This casual spot is perfect for fueling up post-beach trip or to cheer on your favorite sports team with their 12 flatscreen TVs all around. The vibrant atmosphere is super spacious and welcoming and they typically have live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Lately, the weather has been impeccable and Burger-Ish had their garage style doors open to let in that nice breeze. They also have patio seating to soak in every bit of sun that you can get. Their menu has American favorites from chicken wings, burgers, sliders, and more. Plus a full cocktail, beer and wine menu. The daily specials are wonderful, find them here. Burger-Ish is a burger joint where I could eat all day every day until I literally exploded. All of the food I consumed was tasty and great. Naturally, I started with red sangria which was only $6 on Sunday. It was the refreshing sip I needed after a long day in the sun. To start, we ordered the crab cakes which are labeled on the menu as a fan favorite and spicy. The drizzle of avocado cilantro lime sauce had a really nice zest to it. I really enjoyed the habanero aioli sauce and fresh pico de gallo too. The crab cakes were seasoned to perfection, soft to melt in your mouth, and overall tasted very fresh. Side note: The crab cakes were outstandingly scrumptious but they weren’t at all spicy. The burger section of the menu has classics and specialties that are perfect and picture-ready. The St. Pete Special burger is a—wait for it—genuine hit with an all beef burger, bacon, onion ring, American cheese, sweet and smokey mesquite bourbon sauce, finished with a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, all on a pretzel bun. The slathering bourbon sauce and oozing egg yolk really make this burger stand out. If you’re okay with a little mess for a tasty burger, you should order this. We upgraded to the sweet potato fries and I 100% recommend doing the same. The fries were crisp and salted on the outside with a nice soft inside. First off, the sliders are 20% off on Mondays. You’re welcome. Second, they come in 3s with a side of fries. These aren’t the kind of sliders to leave you still hungry after. They are a great size and the fries are crisp and warm. The Geez Louise comes stacked with 3 beef sliders topped with American cheese, avocado lime sauce, lettuce, tomato red onion, on a brioche bun. These sliders avoid the dreaded ingredient overload, but you still have the option to add avocado or bacon for $1. These sliders are addictive, I can’t wait to order them again. If you’re not in the mood for a burger, Burger-Ish has a ton of other options from sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more. I was craving a grouper sandwich and really enjoyed The Big Mouth Grouper Sandwich with grilled grouper, avocado, romaine lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a pretzel bun. The grouper was pleasantly seasoned and the toppings were all fresh and enjoyable. I wasn’t crazy about the pretzel bun. It seemed like a lot of bread in the way of the grouper, but besides that, it was still good. I also added the truffle oil to the fries for an additional $2 which gave them a balanced earthy and garlicky boost. Burger-Ish knows what’s up because they have a $2 off taco Tuesday daily special. I mean how can you resist a taco Tuesday deal? All tacos come with red cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado lime sauce and sour cream. You have the choice between blackened grouper, coconut shrimp, pulled chicken and pulled pork. We went with the pulled chicken and pulled pork. Both were described as very good. I was suprised by how big they were and that drizzle of avocado lime sauce and sour cream was just right. Pro tip: order a side of barbeque sauce for the pulled pork tacos for extra flavor. Since the tacos are considered an appetizer, they don’t come with a side but that didn’t stop us. We ordered a side of onion rings and were certainly satisfied. They were crispy and served hot. Does anyone else like to dip their onion rings in ketchup or is it just me? Maybe I’m just a condiment overuser, but either way, these were perfect. Burger-Ish is a blissful burger joint with a variety of other options too. If you’re in the mood for a traditional burger and iced cold beer, you’re in luck here. On the other hand, if you want something different but still reliable, they also have you covered. Stop by for a casual yet amazing meal. You can’t go wrong.

Interview with Chef Susan Burdian from Social Roost Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 143! On today’s episode, we interview Chef Susan Burdian. Susan is an acclaimed chef from NYC, and is now heading up the kitchen at Social Roost here in downtown St. Pete. She has cooked for Anthony Bourdain, and at The James Beard House, and is experienced in over ten different types of cuisine. After Susan, we have the best lamb we’ve ever had in our lives. We made the Colorado Rack of Lamb from St. Pete Meat & Provisions. It blew us away! We ate double portions, and there were no leftovers.

There are definitely certain things that drive me to specifically make my way to Gulfport. Like the lasagna at Pia’s, for example. Now, with Cori’s Seafood Grill situated comfortably on 49th St. and 15th Ave S, I can add seafood to that list too. Cori’s Seafood Grill isn’t just any restaurant – oh no, Cori’s is far more special. On March 19, 2020 Cori Brie Register passed away from cancer after fighting Ewing sarcoma, which is a very rare childhood cancer. Cori’s father, Dave, who owns Key West Seafood Co. next door to Cori’s, as well as Key West Shrimp Company in Madeira Beach, decided to open Cori’s seafood in October of 2020 to help carry out Cori’s legacy. Cori managed the Key West Shrimp Company at the Madeira location and always talked about opening up a seafood restaurant with her father. Not only did Dave and his family want to open Cori’s to assist in carrying out Cori’s legacy but they also wanted to make a difference by helping others – which is what Cori did, she helped others. During her fight with cancer, Cori assisted other children with their daily battle with cancer too. Because of this and other ways in which she graciously volunteered, Cori was referred to as the Sunflower Warrior – the perfect nickname for her and her beautiful soul. When you visit Cori’s, you’ll notice the front counter of the restaurant which is adorned with brilliantly painted sunflowers. Also during your visit, you can make a donation to help children who are fighting cancer. Thus far, Cori’s Seafood Grill has been able to donate almost $4,000 to charities which help brave children with their battle with cancer. How incredible is that? It truly doesn’t get more heartwarming than that. During our initial visit to Cori’s we ordered our food and opted to dine at one of the picnic tables outside versus getting our food to-go. We watched TONS of folks who chose to do the exact same thing as us. We were truly blown away by the number of cars in and out of the parking lot during the brief wait for our food – it was tremendous. The menu at Cori’s Seafood Grill is quite expansive. In addition to the large array of seafood options you’ll also find burgers, wings, various other sandwiches, soups and salads just to name a few. As far as customer favorites Dave said that the Lobster Roll (a MUST order), Po Boys, Clam and Seafood Chowders and the Grouper Sandwich are all popular with visitors to Cori’s. The French fries are also definitely worth mentioning as they are hand-cut daily. In addition to the fan favorite menu items listed above, it is also absolutely worth noting that on Tuesdays Cori’s offers $2 tacos (chicken, fish or shrimp) and on Wednesdays their Fish Sandwich is only $5. Almost all of the seafood that is served at Cori’s is sourced locally including from the family’s seafood shop located right next door. In addition to the two seafood shops around town, Dave said that they also own four commercial crab, lobster and fishing boats which Cori’s younger brother, Bryce, captains. Cori’s twin brother, Logan, owns and manages the the St. Pete Beach shop. My husband and I chose to visit Cori’s on a Wednesday as we had read about their $5 fish Sandwich (served fried, grilled or blackened). However, upon arrival, the Grouper Sandwich was highly recommended so we decided to order that instead. The sandwich is served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and onion and we also asked for some tartar sauce on the side. Did I mention that they make their sauces and breading in-house? Wow, what a sandwich. The fish is thin, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection. This sandwich definitely was enough to feed both myself and my husband. When I first noted that the Lobster Roll was one of the items on the menu that was marked with a little yellow butterfly (Cori’s favorites), I knew that it had to be mine. It consists of Maine lobster meat drizzled with house made sauce, stuffed into a New England style split-top roll. It was truly almost to0 beautiful to eat, and after just one bite it became apparent that the Lobster Roll tastes even better than it looks, if you can even believe it. And the best part? They definitely don’t skimp on lobster meat. In addition to the Lobster Roll, the Coconut Shrimp under the appetizer section also was marked as one of Cori’s favorites. The six shrimp starter is served with a delectable house made sauce, which pairs quite superbly with the sweet coconut notes that linger with each bite of shrimp. In my opinion, the Coconut Shrimp along with a side of fries or hush puppies would make for the perfect lunch or light dinner for one. Speaking of the hushpuppies, you better believe that we ordered some of those too. If Hush Puppies are on a menu, any menu, there is a 100% chance that my husband will select them (one of the many, many reasons why I married him). The Jalapeño and Sweet Corn Hush Puppies are deep fried, served in quantities of six, and are served with a side of ranch or tartar. Just as the menu states, I can attest that these are in fact “fried balls of goodness.” It goes without saying, Cori’s Seafood Grill is more than just a restaurant – it’s a restaurant with compassion, selflessness and lots of love. The positive vibes spread by this establishment are contagious. We cannot wait to continue to eat our way through the menu at Cori’s and we encourage you to do the same too. I can only begin to imagine how truly proud Cori, herself, would be to see the success of the restaurant and the way that her legacy is being honored.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sugary, Italian confections at Sorrento Sweets in downtown St. Pete. Whether you’re looking for a melt in your mouth butter cookie or a crunchy biscotti, the Salvatore family has recipes that are decades old and totally trustable. This humble storefront on Central avenue serves fresh cakes and pastries, cookies and cannolis, sandwiches, gelato and a full coffee and tea menu too. Give your sweet tooth what it wants and head over to Sorrento Sweets for Italian classics. While walking along Central Avenue, the smell of freshly brewed coffee drew me into the doors of Sorrento Sweets. There’s nothing like steaming hot lattes and iced macchiatos to accompany biscotti, cannolis, cakes and more. I couldn’t resist an iced caramel macchiato with almond milk. It was sweet and just right. They were very generous on the caramel drizzle so be ready to slurp some up through the straw. I also had a regular hot coffee on another day and it was a very refreshing brew. Their coffee menu is wonderful with cappuccinos, cafe mochas, lattes and more. Pair your cup of coffee with a delicious breakfast sandwich to cure those morning cravings. Sorrento Sweets has a great list of sandwiches in general and the breakfast options are perfect for something quick and on the go. The Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich is served on a freshly baked buttery croissant with thick turkey sausage patties, an egg and cheddar cheese. This was perfect. The buttery and slightly flakey croissant was so soft and dreamy and having it paired with the warm savory fillings was the ideal combination. If you head in closer to lunchtime, they have five sandwiches that’ll peak your attention. I went with the The Sorrento Caprese served on their signature panini bread with sprinkled extra virgin olive oil on both sides, fresh mozzarella, sliced roma tomato, balsamic glaze, basil pesto, fresh basil, and what makes this one special is the added prosciutto. Each bite was even better than the one before. Their panini bread is outstanding and having it pressed made it all nice and warm. Inside of this wonderful sandwich is such fresh ingredients with a zesty basil pesto paired with salty prosciutto, delicious mozzarella and bursts of sweet tomato. I highly recommend this if you’re in the mood for a savory and delicious sandwich. Am I the only one who reaches for something sweet after every meal? I hope not! After enjoying The Sorrento Caprese, I had to nibble on a few of the cookies. Whether you want a true Italian Macaroon, something covered in sprinkles or a variety of everything, you’re in luck. You can order as many cookies as you’d like, as you pay by the pound. I indulged in a few of my favorite Italian cookies and couldn’t be happier with how truly delicious they all were. Here’s what I got: Rainbow Cookie, Italian Macaroon, Crocantini, Shell Dipped, Rainbow Sprinkle, Peanutter, and Quasimale Biscotti. All in all, these were all fabulous. One of my favorite things about a good Italian cookie is dunking them into a piping hot coffee and some of these crunchier ones totally hit the spot. My favorite was the Crocantini for its hints of cocoa and hazelnut. I’m so excited to have these cookies right at my fingertips in downtown St. Pete whether I’m looking for a sweet treat for myself or to bring a bigger batch to a party. Staying on the sweet train, next up is the Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Cannoli. I only have one word to describe the first bite of each, “wow”. The gourmet Cinnamon Roll is served warm and has the best warm white icing glazed on top. If you love cannolis as much as I do, then trust me when I say that these are truly outstanding. You have the choice between a classic, chocolate and pistachio cannoli. I went with the chocolate and couldn’t believe how good it was. The light and crunchy cannoli and sweet filling were a treat I can’t wait to have again. In addition to their pastries, cookies and cannolis, they also have gelato and sorbet. For those hot days, this is the perfect escape from the heat. You can get a classic scoop or turn it into a smoothie. Gelato Flavors include Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Pistachio Sicilian. Sorbet Flavors are Raspberry, Mango Tropical, Lemon Zesty. My friend and I decided to try the Raspberry and Mango Sorbet. We were both blown away at how refreshing they were. I enjoyed the strong flavors of both, but have to say that the raspberry was my favorite of the two. This is definitely my go-to order this summer to cool off. Even after all of these sweet treats, there are still so many offerings at Sorrento Sweets that I cannot wait to try. Take a peek at their displays for more deliciousness. Overall, this is a gem of a place that Central Avenue is lucky to have. They have so many awesome offerings and really bring a decadent sweet scene to the burg. The welcoming interior feels like a homey spot that I can see myself hanging out at whether with friends over coffee and a treat or solo to get some work done on my laptop. Either way, having these Italian bakery goodies within walking distance to my apartment is dangerous but exciting.

The Best Chili to Eat in St. Pete Chili’s geographic origins go back to what is the currently most talked about border … unfortunately for no reasons having to do with this quite popular food. Chili was born in both Northern Mexico and Southern Texas – on the border and over the border. Its more official name is Chili con Carne – Spanish for “with meat”. It started out as just chili peppers, meat, salt and water. No beans. No tomatoes. The beans are the most contentious thing when it comes to chili aficionado purists. As a matter of fact, The Chili Appreciation Society International specified in 1999 that, among other things, cooks are forbidden to include beans in the preparation of chili for official competition. What. However, others argue that chili with beans has a long enough history so as to not be considered inauthentic. It certainly seems to be the more popular incarnation at restaurants and in home recipes. The ten on this list ALL have beans. So there, Stan. Does anybody have a GasX. Just kidding. I did eat a lot of chili though. We stopped doing rankings a long time ago, and have been putting the lists in alphabetical order. However, I occasionally give shoutouts to a few favorites. In this case two, which are tied for my #1 favorite chilis. The Bier Boutique – It’s the spiciest one on the list, and that’s how I like my chili. Hurt me! Please. Sea Dog Cantina – It’s the most complex, and delicious with deep layers of flavor. Several of the dishes are pictured with raw red onions, and melted cheese. All of these offered it as an option, which I went with each time it was offered. However, I also dug below them to try at least 3-4 bites of chili without the raw onions and cheese first to better ascertain the chili’s flavor. I also dug through each one to find which ingredients I could see. Some people like to follow along and try each place themselves. If you decide to go try any of these, my advice is to test how hot it is being served. I had a few that came out scalding. Not only will you burn your mouth, but you won’t be able to taste anything. One time I burned the heck out of my mouth and in my notes I put, “no flavor”. After it had ten minutes to cool off, it was a whole different world. I could now taste all the flavors, and the dish actually made the list. (That was El Cap.) These are not ranked from best, to second best, and so on. We’ve come to feel that is not a good way to do it when they are all amazing executions of this popular dish. An important thing you should be aware of is that there are other publishers of “best of lists” that do not actually go to the establishments and actually eat the food. We absolutely DO. (How can anyone recommend something they never experienced?) Unfortunately, we’ve seen it a lot – from national and local publishers. We are also aware of a local publisher that offers paid placement in best-of-lists. There is no paid placement here. I PERSONALLY ATE ALL OF THESE BOWLS OF CHILI, AND WENT TO ALL OF THESE PLACES, AND THESE ARE ALL MY PHOTOS. (Except The Bier Boutique, which my partner, Lori, took.) These are listed in alphabetical order. <—— Look Here are the 10 Best Bowls of Chili in St. Pete for 2021 1. The Bier Boutique 465 7th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 827-2691 The Bier Boutique Website Meat, beans, veggies & hot peppers come together in this sweet and spicy concoction – served with sweet cornbread. I didn’t believe that it would be spicy. Most places that say “spicy” are catering to those who believe mild/medium is spicy. I’m typically disappointed. I was thrilled to be proven wrong. I loved it. The flavor is great and get this…it’s made with chunks of potato too. Tied for my #1 favorite because of the hearty, and spicy flavors. Bier Boutique Review 2. Boulevard Burgers & Tap House 5905 Gulf Blvd St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 201-4906 Boulevard Burgers Website A cool hangout on St. Pete Beach, Boulevard Burgers is of course best known for their burgers. Their chili is packed with rich chili flavor. It has kidney beans, tomatoes, and cooked white or yellow onions, in addition to the raw ones I added. 3. The Chattaway 358 22nd Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 823-1594 The Chattaway Website The Chattaway is a quaint eatery on the South Side that was establish in 1951 by Englishwoman, Jillian Frers. High tea is served every day, and so is chili. Their chili is mild, but flavorful. It is unique in that it is a little on the creamy side. They include bell peppers, kidney and pinto beans. Note: The Chattaway is CASH ONLY. 4. Courigan’s Irish Pub 1 Beach Dr SE ste 41 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 551-9019 Courigan’s Website Courigan’s chili is more tomato-forward, and tangy. There are a small amount of diced green bell peppers in there too. It’s definitely fresh, home style, and quite tasty. Spice-wise, the temperature is mild on this one. 5. El Cap Restaurant 3500 4th St N St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 521-1314 El Cap Facebook El Cap is an old-school throwback that’s been around since 1963. It’s loved by locals, and best known for their burgers, which still use the same recipe from when they opened. The chili is old-school as well with the melted cheese being two processed American cheese slices. The chili is mild, and more on the sweet side. It includes kidney beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and white beans. 6. Engine No.9 56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 623-0938 Engine No.9 Website Bold n’Spicy Firehouse-style [&hellip]

Best Italian Meatballs in St. Pete for 2021 There are all kinds of meatballs in different cuisines, and regions, but the Italian meatball is what we’re talking about here. There’s tons of places to get good meatballs in St. Pete, but these seven really standout above the rest. Before we get into the list, an important thing you should be aware of is that there are other publishers of “best of lists” that do not actually go to the establishments, or actually eat the food. (Sounds ridiculous, right?) They just download photos from the internet, or embed Instagram posts from someone else. Instant “Best of …” list produced without having to leave the house, or even get dressed. That’s NOT how we do it. We absolutely DO eat all of the food on all of our lists. (How can anyone recommend something they never experienced?) Unfortunately, we’ve seen these junk lists a lot—from national and local publishers. We are also aware of a local publisher that offers paid placement in best-of-lists. There is no paid placement here. I PERSONALLY ATE ALL OF THESE MEATBALLS, AND WENT TO ALL OF THESE PLACES, AND THESE ARE ALL ST. PETERSBURG FOODIES PHOTOS. These are listed in alphabetical order. <—— Look 1. Annata Restaurant & Wine Bar 300 Beach Dr NE #128 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 851-9582 Annata Website Meatball Gigantica – whipped ricotta, creamy polenta, herbs, Grana Padano, tomato sauce, basil chiffonade. THIS. IS. A. PERFECT. MEATBALL! Everything about the Meatball Gigantica is just right – the flavors, the texture, the density all just make you go mmm and shut your eyes in delight. It’s the little details too, such as the herbs. Herbs are not the first thought that come to mind when thinking of meatballs. This perfect meatball wouldn’t be what it is without them. You can see the fresh, house-made ricotta in the middle. The creamy polenta, and tomato sauce are just right. Come hungry as this meatball lives up to it’s name. 2. Fabrica Pizza 101 7th St S St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 290-9643 Fabrica Pizza Website Oven Roasted Meatballs – In warm house-made tomato sauce, parmigiano, chives. Everything just comes together perfectly here. The sauce, the seasoning, flavor, and texture. There have been times that we eat these 2-3 times in a week. Fabrica’s pizza is also excellent. They made our top 10 pizzas list. 3. IL Ritorno 449 Central Ave North #101 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 897-5900 IL Ritorno Website Smoked Meatballs – smoked pomodoro, piave, chianti, fresh basil. (Piave is an Italian cow’s milk cheese, that is named after the Piave river. As Piave has a Protected Designation of Origin, the only “official” Piave is produced in the Dolomites area, province of Belluno, in the northernmost tip of the Veneto region. Wikipedia) IL Ritorno’s meatballs have been one of our favorites since they hit the menu four years ago. The flavors, texture and sauce all harmoniously arouse you into a new experience that you’ve never had before. These are unique—there’s a light breading on the outside that creates a nice texture, the meatballs are smoked, and the meat and the sauce have that wonderful Italian Piave Cheese. 4. Noble Crust 8300 4th St N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 329-6041 Noble Crust Website Meatballs – beef + pork, tomato sauce, ricotta, parm, basil. Noble Crust’s meatballs are fantastic—bursting with flavor, rustic in texture, with a nice char on top from a last minute in the broiler, and they come with a delicious parmesan, and let’s not forget the basil. What could be an afterthought, wonderfully perfumes your senses just before your teeth sink into the land of umami, tang and spice. The basil of course also adds a nice green brightness to the mix. Just like Fabrica, Noble Crust also made the top 10 pizzas list. 5. Pizza Box 923 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 623-0444 Pizza Box Website Meatballs – Made with Angus brisket and short rib with garlic, onions and bread crumbs. Just like IL Ritorno, Pizza Box has been one of our favorites for over four years now. The flavors and textures are phenomenal, and unique. The sole cooking implement at Pizza Box is the wood-fired oven that Adam (Chef & Co-Owner) made himself. So, the meatballs are cooked and smoked at 700 degrees. They have a smokey flavor, and an excellent hard char on the outside. Pizza Box is also on the top 10 pizzas list. 6. Tutto Bene 3038 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 954-7960 Tutto Bene Website The Meatball Ricottara is two housemade and scrumptious meatballs, served with red sauce and ricotta. I’d highly recommend ordering this as you wait for your main entree. The meatball itself is soft and moist with a delicious coating of tangy red sauce. Full review of Tutto Bene here. 7. The Urban Stillhouse 2232 5th Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 440-8040 Urban Stillhouse Website Urban Stillhouse just opened in August 2020. It is a 16,000 square foot space with two floors with great food by Chef Kenny Tufo, formerly of Sea Salt St. Pete. (Full review here.) The three veal meatballs are made with pine nuts, cherries and San Marzano tomato sauce and then placed atop a plank of fried eggplant. They were extremely delicious, moist, hearty and comforting, and the eggplant is an extra bonus. Tell us what your favorite meatballs are in the comments below! Love this post? Save it to your foodie Pinterest board!

These roasted potatoes are the ace up my sleeve so to speak. My family may never want restaurant potatoes again.

I’m a huge fan of oven roasted potatoes. I love being able to control the flavor and the sodium of my potatoes. Not to mention, I prefer to cook with olive oil.

I also love to cook with bacon. I make candy bacon for pancakes, serve bacon wrapped shrimp, bacon wrapped hot dogs, use it as a topping for my pasta, and bake it into biscuits. Bacon is a gift from above.

And since bacon and potatoes go together like peanut butter and chocolate, I felt perfectly justified roasting my potatoes with bacon!

Ingredients

11 ounces baby Yukon Gold potatoes (about 8 [2-inch] potatoes)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 center-cut bacon slices
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 ounce finely shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (about 2 Tbsp.)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Nutritional Information

Calories 199
Fat 7g
Satfat 3g
Unsatfat 2g
Protein 7g
Carbohydrate 26g
Fiber 4g
Sugars 3g
Added sugars 0g
Sodium 287mg
Calcium 8% DV
Potassium 1% DV

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken With Fried Sweet Potatoes

Want to add more flavor to chicken breast but don’t know how? Say no more, here are some tips: first, fill it with mozzarella and Cheddar and wrap it in bacon! That should fix the problem. This recipe packs even more surprises, like a delicious potato side and a nice Dijon mustard sauce that helps keeping everything together.

Recipe: Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon Delicious

Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon – It might take patience and reading a recipe multiple times before you can begin to improvise in the kitchen.

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I attempted using slightly less water than usual, which includes been suggested elsewhere. It helped a little sometimes, but other instances, I had to add more and more water as the quinoa was cooking. Then, the dry quinoa assimilated way too much of the dressing I included later.

Why Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon?

Whether your home is on your own or are an active parent, locating the time and power to get ready home-cooked dinners may appear like a complicated task. By the end of a frantic day, eating at restaurants or purchasing in might sense just like the quickest, best option. But comfort and refined food can take a substantial cost in your mood and health.

Eateries frequently function more food than you should eat. Many restaurants serve portions which are 2 to 3 instances greater compared to the proposed dietary guidelines. That encourages you to eat more than you’d in the home, adversely affecting your waistline, blood force, and risk of diabetes.

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You can make Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon:

Prepare 3 of large potatoes sliced thin.
Prepare 6 strips of bacon.
It’s 13 oz of package eckrich smoked sausage.
Prepare 1 of medium yellow onion diced.
You need 2 cloves of garlic minced.
You need 1 tsp of onion powder.
You need to taste of Salt and pepper.

Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon instructions:

In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy..
Remove bacon, add potatoes and onion to bacon grease. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Cook untill potatoes start to get crispy, stirring occasionally..
Add smoked sausage to pan and cover, cook a few more minutes. Break bacon up into small pieces and add to skillet..
Cook 5 – 6 more minutes and serve..

It’s cheaper to eat fast food than Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon

Initially view, it could seem that eating at a fast food restaurant is less costly than building a home-cooked meal. But that’s rarely the case. A study from the School of Washington School of Community Health exposed that folks who prepare at home tend to have healthiest overall diets without larger food expenses. Another study unearthed that frequent house chefs spent about $60 each month less on food than people who ate out more often.

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If you are intimidated by the outlook of organizing a home-cooked supper, it’s essential to keep in mind that cooking is not an correct science.
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What must and mustn’t be achieved when cooking Fried Potatoes and Smoked Sausage with Bacon

Make sure everything is icy in a sealable box or bag.
Meat specifically needs to be effectively wrapped.
Toast bread straight from fridge, anti-waste plan urges.
Know that anything that’s a top water material, like lettuce, won’t be a similar after being freezing and then defrosted.
Make an effort to freeze everything when at their freshest. Defrost meat extensively before preparing, but other items such as for example bread for toasting may be cooked right from the freezer.
Never refreeze natural meat that’s been freezing and then thawed – you can, nevertheless, freeze grilled meat that was frozen when raw.
Make certain the fridge isn’t loaded so whole that air can not circulate.

Tips for starting!

Start with fresh, healthy ingredients. Baking sugary treats such as for example brownies, cakes, and cookies will not help your wellbeing or your waistline. Similarly, adding an excessive amount of sugar or sodium can change a wholesome home-cooked supper in to an poor one. To make certain meals are good for you as well as being tasty, focus on balanced materials and taste with herbs rather than sugar or salt.

Inventory through to staples. Materials such as for instance grain, rice, olive oil, spices, flour, and inventory cubes are staples you’ll likely use regularly. Maintaining beers of tuna, beans, tomatoes and bags of icy greens readily available could be helpful in rustling up rapid dinners when you are forced for time.

Provide your self some leeway. It’s okay to burn up the grain or over-cook the veggies. After having a several tries it can get simpler, quicker, and nicer!