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Recipes

Pastry
From jambalaya to pumpkin cake, it’s comfort all the way downThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
We have a recipe from Country Cookin’ by Joyce LaFray Young. You may remember that this is the book that has “Famous Recipes from Famous Places” in Florida! This one is Chicken Jambalaya from…
Pecan pie
Meals made with gratitude and a dash of traditionThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. This day honors ALL U.S. military veterans. And because many of our vets just happen to have nostalgic memories of a…
Ham
Glazed, simmered, and stirred—recipes to warm every gatheringThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
Doing your own baking of a ham is not only easy, but it is very economical! And it is a terrific project for you and your…
Shrimp Rice
From the coast to the kitchen: shrimp, squash and pumpkin treatsThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
“Shrimp Rice is a very simple dish to make,” says Mrs. Emily Meggett, in her book titled, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, “but it packs the flavor.…
From the Kitchen to the Backyard: Summer Recipes, Reader-Approved The Apopka Chief
July 11, 2025
We are thinking of summer meals that we prepare for dining outside with friends and family, beside the pool or out on the back patio, but…
A quesabirilla taco at Quesa Loco
Top 5 Mexican Restaurants in ApopkaSarah Merly
July 10, 2025
Life south of the border can be a little too enticing sometimes. Thankfully, Apopka has numerous restaurants to satisfy your tortilla-infused cravings.  
We’re serving up Catfish, Shrimp, Salmon Patties, Crab, and… HushpuppiesThe Apopka Chief
June 13, 2025
Fried Catfish! Don’t you love it? We have a recipe from Southern Living’s All-Time Favorites for fried catfish. You need to be sure and have all…
Baked Potatoes in the Crock-Pot and Wonderful Home-Made Salad DressingsThe Apopka Chief
June 6, 2025
Do you like to cook your food in the Crock-Pot? I do, from time to time. I am looking at a recipe for “Chicken in a…
Hummingbird Cake, a traditional recipe that will light up your Memorial Day feastThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2025
   Food Network says, “When a grilled burger is called for, this one (The Best Grilled Burgers) is our go-to. We season only the outside of…