+ Floyd The Food Guy +

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Last Update: Sun Feb 3 09:43:07 2008

+ Warm Salad + SATISFIES: 2 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 1 fresh skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into fingerling [...] The bread works well to sop up extra juices on your plate. Keep leftover dressing in the refrigerator and use on any salad.

+ Tortellini Soup + SATISFIES: 3-4 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 2 slices bacon; diced 1 small potato; peeled and diced [...] cheese. MORE IDEAS: Slices of summer squash, zucchini and even sliced mushrooms can be added to the vegetable roster.

+ Chicken and Wine Sauce + FEEDS: 2 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 2 Boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup flour 4 T. [...] for entertaining since it can be done in advance, refrigerated and then simply finished off in the oven when guests arrive.

+ Prosciutto and Melon + FEEDS: 4-6 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 1 ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon 5-6 slices of fresh [...] lemon or lime juice on the melon first to accentuate the flavor. Try this canapé paired with a glass of Gewurztraminer

+ Seasoned Pork Tenderloin + FEEDS: 4 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 1 pork tenderloin 3 cloves garlic - minced or chopped 3-4 T [...] serve. MORE IDEAS: Grill on medium high heat turning often for about 20 minutes depending on the heat of your fire.

+ Yankee Grilled Cheese + FEEDS: 2 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 4 slices bread, your choice 4 slices Swiss cheese 4-5 T. [...] American slices. Ham isn't a bad addition either. Serve this sandwich with sweet pickle wedges or Bread and Butter pickles.

+ Beet It Up + Despite it's unfortunate low level of popularity, beets are one of the most versatile vegetables around. Commonly [...] they're tender. Once they're done to the degree of tenderness you enjoy, drain them and allow to cool. Once you can handle them, trim

+ Smashed Sweet Potatoes + FEEDS: 4-6 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 3-4 medium sweet potatoes LET'S COOK The [...] intrigued by texture combinations, try folding in a 1/4 c. of frozen tiny peas right after you mash the cooked sweet potatoes.

+ Stir Fry + FEEDS: 4-6 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 3 T. canola oil [...] right away. MORE IDEAS: You can substitute an equal amount of sliced pork tenderloin in place of the chicken breasts.

+ Grilled Asparagus + FEEDS: 3-4 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 1 bunch fresh asparagus spears 1-2 T. olive oil 1/2 t. [...] the grill and move the food when flames rise. A sprinkle of grated Locatelli cheese at service time is a nice flavor boost.

+ Chive Talkin’ + Anyone who’s ever worked in a restaurant kitchen knows of freeze-dried chives. The much maligned herb has been [...] fun, stick them into a Bloody Mary or other tomato based drinks as a swizzle stick. Better yet, cut the flowers apart and throw the

+ Baked Brisket + FEEDS: 4-6 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 3 T. canola oil 3 lbs. onions, peeled and sliced 1 T. [...] and heat for 25-30 minutes. MORE IDEAS: Serve the brisket slices with mashed potatoes and some dilled green beans.

+ Floyd's Helper + FEEDS: 4-6 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 2-3 T. canola oil 1 medium onion, peeled and diced 1 1/2 [...] sprinkle of parmesan cheese is a nice compliment. Chopped parsley or chives adds color and an additional fresh flavor lift.

+ Cold Courses in North Arugula + It’s continuously fascinating how certain foods fit into the cross currents of culinary popularity. Pomegranate [...] interludes between slices of bread make for new eating dimensions. A real show stopper for a luncheon salad is to start with a

+ Apple Pear Pie + FEEDS: 8-10 WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Filling: 4 apples + 2 pears ¾ cups sugar 1 [...] another 45-50 minutes. It’s done when golden brown and bubbly. MORE IDEAS: You can use all apples if you prefer.