Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: August 2010 By Samantha Deebel Hey, Resident readers! My “cousin” Micky King is a fabulous chef. Micky was First Chef on the RV Arctic Discoverer, which recovered the lost treasure from the SS Central America that sank in 1857 during a hurricane, and on land he’s wowed our family for years with his culinary creations. Here’s a taste of some of Micky’s summer barbecue and a fab vegetarian side dish that can also be made into a mushroom burger (just put it on... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: July ‘10 • By Samantha Deebel • “Everyone’s feelin’ pretty, it’s hotter than July…” Remember that Stevie Wonder song? Well with the summer heat upon us, I thought I’d get some “cool” recipes from Kim Smith at Merritt Island’s A-Live and Healthy, where she makes some awesome raw food. She says: “For a simple and nutritious summer meal, remember to use organic ingredients. You’ll eat less, enjoy it more, and feel... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: June ‘10 • Samantha Deebel • Summer’s here, and I’m as happy as a June bug! I’m a big fan of Indian food and have been lucky enough to try it in London, New York, Switzerland, and Los Angeles, as well as in my adopted hometown of Cape Canaveral (also known to locals as Cape Carnival). One of my favorite summer memories of New York nights was walking up to 10th Street and choosing from one of the many Indian restaurants gathered there. We usually gravitated to Rose... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: May ’10 • Samantha Deebel • Olé! Olé! Olé! Cinco de Mayo Day! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! School’s Out Day! What else happens this month? Mother’s Day, summer vacation, longer days, hot weather… Wahoo! Whatever you find yourself celebrating, here are a couple of yummy Mexican recipes for you all to enjoy on the patio. (And Happy 16th Birthday to my wonderful son Dylan Hausmann! You are the sunshine of my life. Thanks for being an awesome young man. I’m proud... [Read more...]
Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Spring! That means summer is almost here and we can stop complaining about the cold weather and start complaining about the heat! Have you noticed how nice the produce is looking? I’m especially fond of tomatoes and I have a couple of vegetarian dishes that make a great meal along with a crunchy tossed salad. Let the sun shine! (And a BIG shout out to my man Jimi — Happy 50th Birthday, Popie. You rock!) Safe and happy spring to all ! Tomato Gratin 4 beefsteak tomatoes 2-3 cloves of garlic,... [Read more...]
By Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Recipes: March ‘10 By Samantha Deebel Happy St. Paddy’s Day, lads and lasses! Since we all know about the Guinness and potatoes from last year’s column, I thought I’d come up with something green and healthy to celebrate or cure your hangover. I recently had the pleasure of seeing Flogging Molly in concert, and wow what a show! So I got my Irish up (my gram’s from County Cork) and created the “Flogging Molly Smoothie”! Cheers! Sam’s Flogging Molly Smoothie 1-1/2... [Read more...]
By: Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
RECIPES By Samantha Deebel Here are some sweet treats for February, Resident readers! My friend Carol Allenbaugh makes this fabulous fudge for holidays and special occasions. It is so amazingly creamy and melts in your mouth. Here’s a little quote that I found for Valentine’s Day I thought you might like: “Love is the ability and willingness to allow those that you care for to be what they choose for themselves without any insistence that they satisfy you.” — Dr.Wayne... [Read more...]
By: Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2010 is a healthy and prosperous year for all of you! As of this writing, I have lost 35 pounds! I have to say that raw food is a great way to cleanse your body and lose weight while eating soups and drinking lots of both water and coconut water. Exercise is great too; I did my first 5K (in many years) in 50 minutes with my friend Shelly. Here are some of her tasty healthy recipes to share with you. Be the best you can be! Life is good…just keep saying it... [Read more...]
By: Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Happy Holidays, Resident Readers! Before I get to this month’s recipes, I have to brag about the 21 lbs. I’ve lost to date! Wahoo! I haven’t been cooking much lately, but I am learning more about raw foods and their health benefits. More on that next month, because now we’ll be cooking jambalaya – a great dish that’s always festive, whatever the season. May your holidays be brilliantly bright! Jambalaya 6 pieces of bacon, diced 1 lb. cut boneless chicken 2-1/2 cups... [Read more...]
By: Samantha Deebel
Article Category: Recipes
Hi, Resident readers! We’re gearing up for Thanksgiving, that most American of holidays. My Euro-friends really enjoy this feast and tell me it truly defines what they admire most about our culture: family, friends and good food in abundance! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Turkey Pot Pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sautée half a small chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of butter, then add 2 cups of frozen peas, carrots and potatoes, or be savvy and use your leftover ones. Add 2 cups of... [Read more...]
