I recently received an email from the New York publisher of an upcoming cookbook featuring American recipes and accompanying backstories from all 50 states. The writer is a well known cookbook author ...

For a taste of South Florida, you can’t beat a bowl full of spicy red conch chowder. At Shirttail Charlie’s in Fort Lauderdale, they’ve been preparing the same recipe for 20 years. “It’s a ...

Yearning for something refreshing -- citrusy and evocative of the brilliantly sunny days that loom somewhere in the hopefully not-too-distant future -- I came across this dazzling salad. If you're ...

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the ground conch, green and red peppers, onions and garlic, making sure the conch is well ...

Conch Coquettes from Compere Lapin reflect chef Nina Compton's Caribbean roots. The dish can be made with minced shrimp as well. (Photo by Sara Essex Bradley) Chef Nina Compton makes these fritters at ...

Conch fritters are a Bahamian staple that have found a spot on menus across Miami. Instructions: Sift together flour and cornstarch. In a large mixing bowl whip together eggs, egg whites and milk. Add ...

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