Author: chefalice

I ate these unforgettable potatoes along with a perfect rotisserie chicken on a warm summer night when my girlfriend and I literally followed our noses to a restaurant in the Portuguese seaside town of Cascais. The aroma was irresistible. As with so much wonderful food in Portugal, it was supremely simple. I particularly like using shallots, which, when roasted, develop a flavor that pulls savoriness out of anything you eat them with.

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One evening, as we were enjoying taco night with our usual accompaniment of Zucchini Tortillas, I was thinking about how many batches of tortillas I’ve wasted by burning them to a crisp. Yes, I thought . . . they crisped up! I realized that if I just lowered the temperature and increased the baking time, I could crisp them up without the burnt flavor. It worked great! These chips taste great on their own, but to make them more keto, I suggest serving them with a keto dip, such as guacamole, Blue Cheese Dressing, or Olive Salsa. Or serve them…

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If you’re Italian and grew up in Central New York, you’re probably familiar with Utica Greens, a legendary local favorite. I’m all for cooked greens, but I prefer to keep them simple and healthy. My vegetarian version has so much flavor you won’t miss the meat.

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