Category: Healthy Eating
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Grilled and Chilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint
| May 23, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes |
Chef Justin came up with this creative twist on fresh Florida watermelon by grilling it to bring out the sugars and chilling it for a refreshing treat in this recipe for Grilled and Chilled Florida Watermelon with Feta and Mint. Who knew that grilled watermelon would be so delicious?! Ingredients • 1 small watermelon (about 6… continue reading
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Grilled Grouper Tangerine
| May 22, 2013 | Posted by Nicole under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Seafood |
A lot of people don’t realize how easy and quickly fish cooks on the grill. Grouper is no exception, plus it is always a favorite! The flavor is so mild and subtle, it appeals to just about everybody. Grouper supply peaks in the warmer months so now is the perfect time to enjoy it. Ingredients… continue reading
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Delicious Swordfish
| May 20, 2013 | Posted by Nicole under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Seafood, Uncategorized |
From Sliders to Seared with Peach Salsa, Fresh from Florida Swordfish will add some excitement to your next grilling get-together. Try out some of these wonderful Swordfish recipes courtesy of Chef Justin! And here is a Fresh From Florida grilling tip: any recipe that works for Tuna will work for Swordfish! Happy Grilling! Click… continue reading
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Food and Grill Safety
| May 16, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, News |
Last year the department issued a press release about food and grill safety. The following tips were included in the release and they fit right into our grilling mini-series. Here’s a bonus recipe for Florida Water for a yummy way to stay hydrated! To prepare food safely: 1. Wash hands, surfaces and utensils often during… continue reading
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Char-Grilled Vegetables with Feta
| May 13, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes |
It’s not only meats that do well on the grill. Vegetables are so yummy when they are grilled, and this recipe for Char-Grilled Vegetables with Feta brings out the sunshine. It’s a great way to showcase light, healthy vegetables with the creamy, briny induldgence of feta cheese. And that touch of basil at the end… continue reading
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Mahi with Key Lime
| May 10, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Seafood |
Warm days and sea breezes evoke thoughts of the tropics. Even if we can’t be transported to far-off locales, we can indulge in delicious and healthy foods from Florida. Our Grilled Mahi with Key Lime is one of those dishes. Simple and fresh ingredients combine to create a bright burst of flavor. Ingredients • 4 (6-ounce) mahi… continue reading
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Fresco de la Florida Foods!
| May 3, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes, Uncategorized |
As the fifth of May approaches, I’ve talked with people who are making their plans to celebrate with their favorite Mexican foods and drinks. It got me thinking about the great recipes we have on our Florida Chef website that have a fiesta flair. If you prefer to stay home on the holiday that commemorates… continue reading
