Happy almost Fall, everyone! Since the best season is approaching, with its foliage and cooler temperatures, I figured I’d get a head start on soup season. I will be honest, […]
Jay Flanders
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 his tips, tricks and sometimes uniquely tasty spins on recipes and to show you that great cooking can be done is the tiniest of kitchens like his.
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Guacamole Edition!
Well, hello, everyone. Sorry for the delay this month. Sometimes, the real world gets in the way, but enough about that. Let’s talk about one of the most popular and […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Chipotle Cocoa Chicken Tacos
Chances are, you’re reading this on a Monday. That’s perfect because this is a recipe built for Taco Tuesday, which may very well be tomorrow when you’re reading this. I […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Scallops with Orange Balsamic Basil Sauce
Truth be told, my family is not one to celebrate holidays like Mother’s and Father’s Day. Normally, a phone call would suffice, but this year’s a little different for us. […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Steak and (Twice Baked) Potatoes
I really do love a good steak. To me, a perfectly cooked steak with some sort of potato is a perfect meal. I thought it was about time I showed […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Sesame tuna with Spicy Hoisin
Happy half-off candy day, all! I know that most of you, just like me, will be hitting CVS hard today for that half-off candy. So, I thought since we’ll be […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Turkey Chili
Happy Monday, everyone! The days are longer, but the weather is still a bit cold outside. One great way to combat the cold is with a delicious, hearty, and healthy […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Soy Lime Ginger Grain Salad
Happy Monday after the Superbowl, everyone. I figured that y’all would want something light and heavy after all of the delicious wings, pizza, beer, nachos, and everything else greasy that […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Goat Liver and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Pink Vodka Sauce
Happy New Year everyone! Before we get to the recipe, I have a disclaimer. This is going to be a very photo-lite column. I made this several years ago before […]
Jay Flanders’ Tiny Kitchen Magic: A Recap of Delicious Dishes in 2022
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 […]
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. I decided to treat […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Beer Braised Chicken
So, I did something dumb last month. I teased y’all and said something about soup season. Well… I got no soup recipe this month. That’s because I made something in […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Salmon Burgers
Most of 2021 sucked, I think we can all agree on that. 2021 also gave me a LOT of involuntary free time to make delicious food and come up with […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Roasted beet and goat cheese salad
Well, hello there. Long time no see. I’ve missed you! Sorry for missing last month (and being a day late here). Work obligations kept taking me away on Sundays and […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Fennel and Apple Salad
Summer is here and in full, sweaty swing! Sometimes, you just want a nice light and refreshing salad to go with that meal you’ve been cooking over a hot stove […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Chicken Sausage and Veggie Frittata Muffins
Summer has descended upon us, and with summer comes brunch season. It’s warm out and some of you are having friends over for brunch rather than deal with the tourists […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Honey Dijon Herbed Pork
Happy Monday, all! This month, it’s time for the main dish companion to last month’s root vegetable hash side dish. You will notice some of the same ingredients in this […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Root Vegetable Hash
Well, hello there! Sorry, I’m a little late this month, good old changing of the weather cruddies got me. Anyway, as I had discussed last month, I’m doing a two-part […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Shrimp Scampi(ish)
Well, hello Newport. I missed you last month! Got the ‘Rona, all good now, and back with a simple yet very delicious recipe. This week, I’m going to show you […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Mac and Cheese
Ok, let’s start this off with a hot take. Macaroni and chees do not belong in an oven. Ever. I believe doing this to such an amazing dish is a […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Tomato and red Pepper Stewed Fish with Brown Rice
Well, hello there! I missed you last month! I had to take a month of, my apologies, but I am back and with another delicious, and in this case, healthy […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Stuffed Peppers
DISCLAIMER: This is not your traditional Italian stuffed peppers recipe. This is more of a Southwest spicy stuffed pepper recipe. I just wanted to make sure you know what you’re […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? It’s the quintessential comfort food. Normally, it’s a no fuss, no muss dish you just make with dried pasta, jarred sauce and maybe some […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Veggie Pizza!
I don’t know about you, but I love pizza. I enjoy eating it, but I also enjoy making it. It’s kind of the ultimate artist’s food. Now, let’s get one […]