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Tomato twist: A cheesy tribute to tomato pie
PHOTOS BY JENNY McQUEEN Long before my husband and I moved to Virginia in 2016, we would trek here from the Midwest to visit my folks a couple of times a year. It was while driving on Interstate 64...
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At Front Porch Cakes & Eatery, the path from porch to corner store is paved...
Beth Christiano and David Rich run Front Porch Cakes and Eatery, serving up Christiano’s 20 different flavors of pound cake alongside boxed lunches. Photo by Jenny McQueen Anytime Beth Christiano...
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Give pizza a break with roasted veggie focaccia
PHOTOS BY JENNY McQUEEN Can we take a moment to appreciate focaccia? This centuries-old prequel to pizza dough is a light and airy bread that bakes with oil to form a scrumptiously chewy texture with a...
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Fresh ideas: Tired of the familiar, El Cerro Azul keeps evolving, innovating
Karina Benavides and Everardo Fonseca co-own El Cerro Azul in Midlothian, along with their original Powhatan location and their 2018 endeavor, Abuelita’s in Richmond. “We’ve grown up a lot from when we...
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Island Shrimp Co. makes a splashy debut at the mall
Island Shrimp Co.’s Aloha Pineapple Boat, filled with garlic shrimp, coconut jasmine rice, macaroni salad and li hing mui pineapple. ASH DANIEL With its novel, industrial-inspired architecture, rooftop...
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Golden-fried zucchini with pickled beets sends summer out with a sizzle
Photo by Jenny McQueen It’s that time of year again, when anyone with a vegetable garden, or anyone who knows anyone with a garden, is no doubt swimming in zucchini and trying to find new ways to use...
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Get your quick, buttery fix with scallops in tarragon white wine sauce
Photo by Jenny McQueen If you’re looking for something special to add to your monthly meal rotation, scallops are a delight and incredibly quick to prepare. Though they can boast a heftier price tag...
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At Blind Dog Brewery, cyclists, canines and beer lovers converge
Blind Dog Brewery owner Louis Scheer and brewer Chad Ritter enjoy a pint with Scheer’s black Lab, Toby. Photo by Jenny McQueen A deaf and blind Australian shepherd named Molly is a constant presence...
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Hone your grilling chops with wine-marinated grilled lamb
These New Zealand lamb chops were steeped in a cabernet-coffee marinade, grilled and served with fresh mint sauce. Photo by Jenny McQueen Fall may be upon us, but don’t let your oven suck you back...
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At La Sabrosita, Latin American culture is baked in
Eduardo Dawson helps run his family’s bakery, La Sabrosita, on Midlothian Turnpike, where more than 60 varieties of sweet bread are baked daily. PHOTO BY JENNY McQUEEN When Eduardo Dawson first moved...
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Everything you love about French onion soup, in a hand pie
French onion hand pies deliver all the flavor of French onion soup without the spoon. Photo by Jenny McQueen If, like me, you were lucky enough to be born in the ’80s, I’m going to venture a guess that...
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Raising the bar: Popular Southside pub O’Toole’s opens in Midlothian
The Our Danny Boy sandwich, Shepherd’s Pie, homemade onion rings and a pint of Guinness are just a few of the standouts on O’Toole’s comfort food-filled menu. Photo by Ash Daniel A mirror above the bar...
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Sweeten up Thanksgiving with chocolate hazelnut pie
Photo by Jenny McQueen As someone who loves a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, there are few recipes that I am willing to swap out for the sake of variety on the dinner table....
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A new doughnut shop extends a family tradition – across the river
After learning the trade in their family’s Country Style Donuts locations, Ramzi and Halla Rabah struck out on their own, opening Donuts Company on Midlothian Turnpike in September. Photo by Jenny...
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Prime cooking: How to roast the perfect rib
Photos by Jenny McQueen The holiday season is exciting for me because it means busting out the really decadent recipes. And few holiday meals are more enticing than prime rib. This classic banquet...
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Pecan candied bacon is the topping/sandwich stuffing you’ve been missing
Ready to serve pecan candied bacon is delicious in a grilled cheese sandwich. Photo by Jenny McQueen Bacon on its own is too good to be improved upon, so I’m not going to claim to. But even perfect...
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Melt away: How to host a memorable raclette party
At a raclette party, bite-sized morsels are arranged around the table to be consumed slowly for a leisurely dining experienced. Photo by Jenny McQueen My first raclette party was as unforgettable as it...
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The entertainers: Try mini cheesecakes to please a crowd
JENNY McQUEEN Cheesecake is never the wrong choice for dessert. There, I’ve said it. Statement of fact: Cheesecake is always a success. Even after a heavy meal, your guests will always have room –...
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The Sand Dollar brings the beach bar vibe to Chesterfield
The menu balances traditional burgers and crab cakes with lighter fare such as grilled shrimp and chicken salads. PHOTO BY ASH DANIEL It was the summer of 2013 and Chesterfield couple Shane and Kiri...
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Start the year right with slow-cooker citrus chicken and cabbage slaw
Photo by Jenny McQueen When the gluttony of the holiday season wraps up, January brings the annual onslaught of wellness tips, including countless fresh and healthy recipes: salads that are sure to...
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