Category: Recipes
Family Holiday Fun with My Florida Families and Chef Justin
| December 11, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes |
The Florida Department of Children and Families has started an awesome calendar of daily activities for parents to do with their kids during the holidays. Today, Day 11, features a fun and inexpensive “Fresh From Florida” cooking activity! Chef Justin and DCF Director of Family and Community Services Elisa Cramer appeared on Tallahassee’s Good Morning Show… continue reading
Stuffed Florida Clams
| December 10, 2012 | Posted by Mindy under Cooking, Recipes, Seafood |
Looking for the perfect appetizer to add some pizzazz to your holiday table? How about Stuffed Clams? Florida hard clams are harvested year round and are always in supply at your local seafood market. When shopping for live clams, make sure the shells are free of cracks. Store clams in the refrigerator with the lid… continue reading
Oysters and Blue Crab Add Flavor to Florida Gumbo
| December 7, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Recipes, Seafood |
When it’s cold outside, a big pot of a hearty soup or stew can hit the spot, and this Fancy Florida Seafood Gumbo really satisfies. It is full of oysters and blue crab, both of which are in season in Florida right now, and is delicious served over rice or with warm, crusty bread. Fancy Florida Seafood Gumbo… continue reading
Star Shrimp is Festive and Delicious
| December 3, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes |
I love carambola (star fruit). It is sweet, crisp, juicy, fragrant and tasty. The first time I saw carambola, it was used as a garnish. Because of the star shape it has when cut, it is a pretty garnish. However, I wasn’t sure how to eat it. Did it need peeling, and if so, how do… continue reading
Fresh From Florida Veg-a-Bird
| November 20, 2012 | Posted by Sarah under Healthy Eating, Kids, Produce, Recipes |
Gobble, gobble! Here’s a fun and healthy Turkey Day activity to do with your kids. To make the complete bird, you will need: 1 large honeydew melon or Florida cantaloupe 1 small Florida yellow squash 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese 1 medium Florida yellow pepper 1 medium Florida red pepper 1 medium Florida green pepper,… continue reading
“Fresh From Florida” Recipe – Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms
| November 1, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Produce, Recipes |
November brings a bountiful harvest of fresh Florida fruit and vegetable crops, and we have recipes that bring out the flavors of fall on our website. Try these Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms, which feature Florida vegetables. Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms Yield 24 servings Ingredients 1 cup Florida zucchini, finely diced 1/2 cup Florida radish, finely chopped 1/2… continue reading
Florida Stone Crab Season Brings the Yum
| October 24, 2012 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Seafood |
Florida stone crab season is here! The season began October 15 and goes until the middle of May. Some of the most popular ways to eat the sweet claw meat are with butter or a classic mustard sauce. However, this recipe sounded so yummy, that it is worth mentioning. Plus, it showcases several Florida products. Mango Marinated Stone Crab… continue reading
