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PLAYING WITH FOOD
Terry Buchanan
I'm Terry (Terry the Terror, as my mother used to call me.) That's two-year-old me eating mudpies in the photo. I'm obsessed with food, cooking, feeding others, and nurturing in all manner of ways. Come back every week for something new to eat, whatever I'm feeling at the moment, and published each Wednesday in The Weekly. Check us out. When you're done eating.
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Half-Hearted Food Postings - Double Coconut Shrimp
Last week, I promised another recipe that I saw on social media and this one looked really good. The premise of its exemplary taste was...

Terry Buchanan
11 minutes ago3 min read
Another culinary Meme - Rib-Wrapped Pineapple
I’ll admit it—I got totally pulled in by Facebook food videos again. One night, while doom-scrolling through viral recipes, I landed on...

Terry Buchanan
7 days ago2 min read
Salsa/Salad/Something Else - Cold Southwestern Corn and Bacon Salad
pen the fridge and you have no plan whatsoever, but you have a vibe in mind? I was thinking southwestern or something with corn and...

Terry Buchanan
Jun 242 min read
Chinalian - Shrimp Dumpling Alfredo
I would never have guessed that someday I would be frustrated about a boy being obsessed with me and bringing me flowers all the time....

Terry Buchanan
Jun 172 min read
Drunken Grilled Pineapple
I often wonder if you can tell a lot about a person by the types of photos on their phone. Mine are typically photos of my newspaper...

Terry Buchanan
Jun 102 min read
Lobster Empanadas With Salsa Verde Aioli
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry,” Robert Burns once said. But he neglected to say that plan B can taste just as good....

Terry Buchanan
Jun 32 min read


A Batch of Appalachia - Humble Smoky Bean Soup
My “Southernness” is back. (Although not as far south as this recipe goes). I’ve been craving soup beans or a ham and bean soup - one of...

Terry Buchanan
May 272 min read
Gamja & Galbi - Korean Ribs & Potato Salad
My daughter used to live in an apartment building very close to the Kimmel Center. There was a great little Korean restaurant downstairs...

Terry Buchanan
May 202 min read
Double Love - Olive and Pepper Bread
Like most moms I’m sure, I have always loved spending time with my kids. That becomes more and more true as I get older. But the bonus I...

Terry Buchanan
May 132 min read
Checking The Boxes - Spring Ramp and Cheddar Risotto
I’ve been accused on occasion of being too much of a “planner.” Not true - I’m spontaneous and I enjoy change. But, truth be told, I love...

Terry Buchanan
May 62 min read
Another Blanton’s Excuse - Corn Fritter Sandwich with Bourbon Maple Bacon
Blanton’s Bourbon is my favorite. A little bit over a large ice cube at the end of press day (Tuesday night) is just what the doctor...

Terry Buchanan
Apr 292 min read


Honey, That’s Hot! (Ok, not really) - Baked Pineapple Chicken
Pineapples are one of my favorite fruits and I love it in desserts, slaws, pork roasts, salads and a bunch of other things. Except...

Terry Buchanan
Apr 222 min read


Fine Fast Food - Baked Brie Wheel with Nuts, Dates and Thyme
Life has been moving at a breakneck pace recently it seems - at least for me. I moved down the block and am still living out of boxes so...

Terry Buchanan
Apr 152 min read
Plain Jane ReduxSuper Moist Chicken Breast
My favorite chicken cut has been thighs for a long time because they’re more moist and flavorful than breasts. It could also be that for...

Terry Buchanan
Apr 83 min read
Fried Grit Cakes With Ham Gravy
Every so often, I go back to my southern roots, but as always, try to make them just a little bit better. I can’t say this is the...

Terry Buchanan
Apr 12 min read
Pork Belly Dreams - Part 2 & 3: Roasted Pork Belly and Sticky Belly Bites
As promised last week, we’re still on the pork belly. Here are two easy recipes - one to serve the family and one to bring to a friend’s...

Terry Buchanan
Mar 252 min read
Pork Belly Dreams - Part 1-Chicken & Pork Belly Sliders
Pork belly is one of my favorite indulgences, but it rarely comes in small packages. Some might freeze part of it. I just spend time...

Terry Buchanan
Mar 182 min read
Date Night In My Kitchen - Date & Celery Salad
Celery is one of my favorite things to snack on, as boring as it may seem to others. I always have some in the fridge. It’s the same with...

Terry Buchanan
Mar 112 min read


Pork Chops with Apple-Jalapeño Pan Sauce
In the summer, my garden is heavy with chilies of all kinds. But my favorite are always the jalapeños. They’re versatile, and while not...

Terry Buchanan
Mar 42 min read
Pão de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Bread
I’ve been meaning to make these for a while (and I’m still in hibernation mode). Had I known how easy and fast this bread is, I’d have...

Terry Buchanan
Feb 252 min read
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