Recipes

Family recipes key part of Abbiocco’s menu | Food and Wine

By Amanda M. Rye 15 hours ago

Rose Brutico Fazio opened Abbiocco with a passion for cooking and a collection of family recipes — some more than a century old.

She began welcoming diners to the eatery at 639 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, in May 2016 and continues to serve Italian-American dishes such as Chicken Francaise, Homemade Eggplant Parmigiana and Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi. Abbiocco also has a pet-friendly patio and dog menu for its four-legged guests.

Chef’s Table recently chatted with Fazio about her love of cooking and how she shares it with her customers.

Q: What is the history of the restaurant?

A: Cooking to me is a passion. Cooking in my family is a way of life. Both of my grandfathers owned restaurants in Old Forge and Scranton, so I think it was my destiny. Growing up in an Italian family meant there was always something simmering on the stove any time of the day.

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15 Traditional South Indian Plant-Based Recipes

By Amanda M. Rye 21 hours ago

South Indian recipes originate from the five southern states of India viz. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. South Indian food is very different from food found in the rest of India. The south is famous for its palm trees and beaches, so freshly grated coconut and coconut milk are often used in many dishes. The food is altogether much lighter and more flavorful. The dishes traditionally consist of rice, lentils spices, curd, coconut, and vegetables like tamarind, plantain, garlic, and curry leaves. Dosas, idlis, and vadas are just some of the most well-known dishes from this region.

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1. Onion Pakoras With Avocado Dipping Sauce

Onion Pakoras With Avocado Dipping Sauce

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A pakora is an Indian snack

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Soul good: 6 recipes that celebrate soul food | Food and cooking

By Amanda M. Rye 1 day ago


Soul Food

Smothered Pork Chops with mashed potatoes.

Photo by Colter Peterson, [email protected]




1½ teaspoons onion powder

1½ teaspoons garlic powder

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¾ cup buttermilk or heavy cream

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.

2. Dredge each chop in the flour; shake off the excess and keep the remaining flour.

3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the pork chops in a

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Food Notes: Tasty recipes for meatless meals during Lenten season

By Amanda M. Rye 2 days ago

The annual wassailing of the apple trees at Terhune Orchards is one more event that could have been a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But you don’t have to miss out on the festivities thanks to the inventive ideas of the owners who have made it possible to celebrate virtually or in person at the farm in Lawrence.

The orchard traditionally stages the wassail event amid its oldest apple trees each winter, with dancing, music and cider-soaked bits of bread to thank the trees for the last harvest and bless them for the next one. Based on an ancient British custom that is designed to help keep them safe from evil spirits, it’s a bright spot during the cold winter months.

For a virtual celebration visit the website youtube.com/watch?v=lTjyw_vEnlo&feature=youtu.be, to watch a celebratory video with Terhune staffer Elaine Madigan. Alternatively, visitors can come to the farm in person during

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