Hey all, as you can tell from the title, this will be my last recipe. It has been a great ride for the past 2+ years. MANY thanks to Ryan and What’s Up Newp for letting this amateur cook have a go at doing published recipes. Thanks to all of you who read my recipes, […]
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.
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Mushroom and Rice Soup
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, this recipe was BAD the first time I did it. I used a completely wrong ingredient and had certain ratios all out of whack. I […]
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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 delicious dips one can have: guacamole. Labor Day is coming up, and there will be cookouts. You may be attending one of the said cookouts. […]
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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 wanted to do something a bit funky this time and I thought I’d do something mole inspired. So, I figured why not add some cocoa** […]
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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. Not to get into too much detail, but my family, especially my mother, has had a rough 2023. This year I bucked tradition and decided […]
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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 you one of my favorite steak and taters recipes. Now, a warning before we start. This is a labor-intensive recipe, and it isn’t quick to […]
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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 binging on crème eggs and peanut butter eggs together this week, I might as well do a very healthy recipe. This week, it’s sesame-crusted seared […]
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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 chili. This recipe here is exactly what’s needed to keep yourself warm during those cold second-winter nights. It’s a bit of a short recipe, but […]
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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 you ate during the big game. Well, do I have the recipe for you. This is light, delicious, refreshing, and quite healthy. Let’s take a […]
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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 I was in the writing biz, so I wasn’t as photo-happy as I am nowadays. However, I ensure that the quality of this recipe will […]
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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 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 […]
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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 the beef a bit more before cooking to add a little oomph. You are also going to notice this isn’t all that you think. It […]
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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 a fit of improvisation that knocked me off my feet a bit. I was genuinely shocked this turned out as good as it did. Let’s […]
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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 my recipes out of sheer boredom, which I am now sharing with you. On the holidays during the dark times aka the pandemic, I usually […]
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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 I just didn’t have the time or energy to write the column. But, now that summer festival season is over, I’m back and ready to […]
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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 in the sweltering heat. Well, you’re in luck, I’ve got just the salad for you. Surprisingly, there are no leafy vegetables in this salad. Nope, […]
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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 at all the restaurants. This recipe is a fantastic one to pull out when you’ve got a bunch of people coming over and want to […]
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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 recipe as there were in the last, and that’s definitely on purpose. Let’s get to cooking! Ingredients: 1 2-pound pork tenderloin1 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp Dijon […]
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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 recipe this month and next. This month will be the side dish. Next month will be the main protein. This is a fantastic dish to […]
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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 my take on shrimp scampi. It’s got an interesting ingredient and a step that you don’t normally see. This is a pasta-less dish. I actually […]
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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 crime against humanity. Do you like soggy, dry bricks of pasta? No? Then do not bake your mac and cheese. There’s no reason to cook […]
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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 dish. This is also a very simple recipe, as I know most of you will be cooking Thanksgiving dinner and can use something simple and […]
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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 beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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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 getting yourself into here. I love stuffed peppers because you can stuff them with a variety of items. I prefer to go down a smoky, […]
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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 homemade meatballs. That’s not how I roll. We’re making not only the meatballs, but also the sauce and also the pasta. Yes, time to make the pasta! […]