We Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Slow-cooked Octopus & Blanched Sea Bean Salad

Gourmet seafood salad with toasted bread slices.

by Chef Edward Bolus, Mill’s Tavern Slow-Cooked Octopus & Blanched Sea Bean Salad (Serves 4): Tender octopus, briny sea beans, and sweet-tart pickled fruit come together in this fresh, coastal-inspired salad courtesy of Mill’s Tavern. Serve it with warm focaccia for a light but flavorful bite! Where to Find Sea Beans & Octopus:Sea beans (also…

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We Cook: Old-fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup – Anthony Salemme

by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef The winter chill is in the air and there is nothing better to comfort you than chicken soup. Everyone sick around you? Maybe plan ahead and make up a big batch and freeze it? Just want some comfort food as winter makes it’s usual less-than-graceful exit? Some call it penicillin…

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Ask Chef Walter: How to make Zeppole – Chef Walter Potenza

{Images are proprietary courtesy of Scialo Bakery, Federal Hill, Providence} HOW TO MAKE ZEPPOLE  Friends: The Feast of Saint Joseph, held on March 19th yearly, is very near and dear to Italian culture and tradition. “La Festa di San Giuseppe” honors Saint Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary and adoptive father of Jesus, as patron saint of…

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Ask Chef Walter: March-ing in season – Walter Potenza

Ask Chef Walter – MARCH-ING IN SEASON by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Incorporating these vegetables into your diet celebrates the season and supports a healthy lifestyle. Let’s make the most of March’s bounty! Also, a great recipe to try. Friends: Along with International Women’s Day, a call for parity and celebration of women’s achievements, and Women’s…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Roasted Bone Marrow with Wagyu Tartare

by Ed Bolus, contributing writer, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Roasted Bone Marrow with Wagyu Tartare (Serves 4)Enjoy this indulgent dish, courtesy of Mill’s Tavern, as a show-stopping appetizer or an elegant shared plate! Where to Find Bone Marrow:Most high-quality butcher shops and specialty meat markets carry canoe-cut beef marrow bones. You can also find…

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Carnevale! Celebrate with Rice Fritters – Chef Walter Potenza

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Chef Walter’s Cooking School Photo, above: Rice fritters, attribution approved via Zymil Friends: Mardi Gras runs all week, and I wanted to share this rice fritters recipe! Carnevale in Italy is a vibrant celebration of indulgence, serving as a final jubilant farewell before the reflective season of Lent. This lively…

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We Cook: Mill’s River Chipotle BBQ-brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast

Chipotle BBQ Brined Bell & Evans Statler Chicken Breast (Serves 4) This dish features juicy, smoky Statler chicken breasts brined in a chipotle BBQ mixture, then roasted to perfection for a flavorful, tender meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4–6 hours brining time)Cook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 4 hours 40 minutes INGREDIENTS: For the Brine:…

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