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Neighborhood Issue: Swigwam offers local spirit in St. Pete Beach

Score Florida cocktails from St. Pete Beach’s Swigwam, plus recipes to make your own.

by Cathy Salustri September 3, 2015May 8, 2025

Score Florida cocktails from St. Pete Beach’s Swigwam, plus recipes to make your own.

On the Sauce: Sage and Cucumber Vodka Tonic

Test out this earthy spin on the classic vodka tonic using cucumber vodka.

by Chris Fasick September 2, 2015June 17, 2024

On the Sauce: Bourbon Basil Lemonade

A beverage so refreshing that you’ll find yourself investing in a basil plant at home.

by Chris Fasick August 26, 2015July 23, 2024

Win with gin: Cucumber Mint Fizz

Serve this variation on a favorite at your next outdoor soirée.

by Angelina Bruno May 31, 2015October 11, 2024

A taste of fall: Apple Pie Caramels

‘Tis the season to whip up artisan caramels in your kitchen.

by Meaghan Habuda October 16, 2014August 17, 2023

Sensational cool-weather salad: Citrus, Pancetta & Baby Kale with Honey-Pancetta Vinaigrette

Don’t take salad off the (dinner) table during the coming cooler months.

by Katie Machol Simon October 8, 2014July 20, 2025

Indulge at Summer of Rum Fest, make Bloody Jerrys at home

Ybor City’s historic Cuban Club honors America’s first spirit next weekend.

by Meaghan Habuda August 7, 2014February 14, 2025

Integrate This: Turmeric

Used for food and medicine in Indian and Asian cultures, turmeric is gaining acceptance worldwide.

by Kimberly DeFalco June 25, 2014January 9, 2025

Integrate This: Go nuts

The healthy new perspective on coconut oil.

by Kimberly DeFalco May 28, 2014August 17, 2023

Sippers for summer

Local eateries talk trends and recipes for summer cocktails.

by Meaghan Habuda May 21, 2014June 26, 2025

Easy peasy: Herbaceous Pea and Walnut Pesto makes for a fresh take on a classic sauce

Add color and flavor to pesto sauce using frozen peas and other ingredients.

by Katie Machol Simon April 16, 2014December 21, 2022

Integrate This: Ginger

A multitalented root.

by Kimberly DeFalco April 15, 2014November 11, 2024

A medley of goodness: Paella Valencia

Revel in this savory hot rice dish on Thursday for National Spanish Paella Day.

by Meaghan Habuda March 26, 2014September 21, 2024

Easy and Exotic: Quick(er) Chicken Tikka Masala

Craving something exotic for dinner but don’t feel like ordering takeout?

by Katie Machol Simon February 19, 2014July 21, 2024

Risotto Remix: Farro gives a classic Italian dish a whole grain twist

by Katie Machol Simon February 1, 2014April 26, 2025

Not-so-mellow mushrooms

This warm sherry vinegar-braised wild mushroom salad is perfect for cooler days.

by Katie Machol Simon January 1, 2014August 3, 2023

Plantain primer

Everyone loves plantains, but cooking them at home can be a chore.

by Joyce LaFray November 27, 2013October 3, 2023

You’ve got to try our stuffing …

This holiday recipe will have you giving thanks for the awesome flavor.

by Katie Machol Simon November 26, 2013January 10, 2025

A feast from Creative Loafing Tampa’s recipe archives

by Arielle Stevenson November 25, 2013December 16, 2023

For hummus addicts

Chickpeas and roasted eggplant combine to create one helluva hybrid dip.

by Katie Machol Simon September 4, 2013May 29, 2024