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What’sUpNewp columnist Jay Flanders cooked up a variety of delicious dishes in his Tiny Kitchen Magic series in 2022.

On November 7, Flanders braised chicken in beer, creating a flavorful and tender meal. In October, he served up salmon burgers, a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional beef burgers.

September’s Tiny Kitchen Magic featured a roasted beet and goat cheese salad, a colorful and nutritious dish. In July, Flanders whipped up a refreshing fennel and apple salad.

May’s column featured a honey Dijon herbed pork dish, a sweet and savory meal that was a hit with readers. In April, Flanders cooked up a root vegetable hash, a hearty and flavorful dish that was perfect for the colder weather.

In March, Jay taught us the way with his Thai-inspired Peanut Chicken. And just in time for Valentine’s Day, Flanders treated his readers to a delicious shrimp scampi(ish) dish in February.

Overall, Flanders’ Tiny Kitchen Magic column has provided readers with a wide range of tasty and creative dishes to try in their own kitchens.

Tiny Kitchen Magic: Beef Stew

Finally, as promised, it is time to make beef stew.  This is a variation of a recipe my mother gave me, which itself is quite delicious.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

Jay Flanders is a native of Newport and avid cook. While he studied at the University of Rhode Island, he also attended the College of Food Network via his television set where he learned the basics of cooking. Also being an all-too-avid eater at restaurants, he really began to learn what ingredients went together, cooking techniques and other tips and tricks in the kitchen. He used that knowledge to teach himself how to cook and how to start making his own recipes. Now, he’s here to give you...

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