Hamlin Pub cooks up Caribbean Jerk Mahi Mahi

Ingredients ? 4-6 oz Mahi fillet ? 4 Plantains ? Canola oil ? 8 oz white rice ? 1 bunch cilantro ? Lime juice ? Lime zest ? 1 clove minced garlic ? Caribbean seasoning ? 2-3 green onions, sliced ? Pico de Gallo ? Mango Salsa 1. Prepare rice as directed. 2. When rice is finished cooking, uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the garlic and lime zest and stir to combine. Cool, then add salt, lime juice and cilantro to taste. Stir to combine. 3. Season Mahi with Caribbean seasoning and grill on a hot grill or grill pan for approximately 3 minutes per side. 4.Fry plantains. Season with salt. 5. Place Mahi atop cilantro lime rice. 6. Mix green onion, pico and mango salsa. 7. Place mixture atop fish. 8. Serve with fried plantains.

Chicken and sausage gumbo with Savoy Restaurant

Chef and owner of Savoy Restaurant, Melba Dearing, showcases how to prepare her chicken and sausage gumbo. Savoy will be hosting a special Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, March 4th. Savoy is located at 17131 E. Warren Ave. in Detroit. For more visit, savoydetroit.com.

Maplefest returns to MSU Tollgate Farm

Maplefest is happening at MSU Tollgate Farm on March 8th and 9th. MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center is located at 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi. For tickets and more visit, canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar/maple-tapping-and-pancake-feast.

Cooking with Breadless

Ryan Eli Salter of Breadless demonstrates how to make a sweet potato grilled cheese. Breadless has two locations, one on Larned Street in Detroit, the other on S. Livernois in Rochester Hills. For more visit, eatbreadless.com.

Cooking with Vive Restaurant

Executive chef Jared Bobkin showcases the tomato burrata sauce from Vive. Vive Restaurant is located at 33080 Northwestern Highway. For more visit, viverestaurantmi.com.

Making donuts with Keto Katz Bakery

Lisa Mislevy and Anna Sherman of Keto Katz Bakery demonstrate how to make vanilla donuts. Keto Katz Bakery is located at 36759 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more visit, ketokatz.com.

Cooking with Que and Sherri Shepherd

Que Rice of Cooking with Que cooks up some chicken with brussels sprouts and kale with the help of Sherri Shepherd. The Kitchen By Cooking With Que is located at 6529 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. For more visit, thekitchenbycwq.com.

Celebrating National Cherry Pie Day with Achatz Pies

Zack Achatz, from Achatz Handmade Pie Co., demonstrates how to prepare the perfect cherry pie. Achatz has locations in Armada, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Chesterfield, Livonia, Madison Heights, Oxford, Shelby, and Troy. For more visit, achatzpies.com.

Heart healthy foods with Blue Cross Blue Shield

February is American Heart Month. Shanthi Appel�, a health and wellness spokesperson from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, shares some healthy meal ideas to help improve your heart health. For more visit, ahealthiermichigan.org.

The Wellness Rock Cafe offers healthy, wholesome menu

MUSCLE BUILDER ? cup banana ? cup strawberry 1 scoop protein powder 1 tbsp pecans 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp chia seeds ? cup oat milk ? cup water Top w/ ? tsp chia seeds STEPS: 1. Add all ingredients to the blender. 2. Blend the smoothie 3. Pour the smoothie into the cup 4. Drink the smoothie! AVOCADO TOAST ? avocado + seasonings 2 piece of bread Ask if they want crushed red pepper STEPS: 1. Add toast to toaster 2. Cut the avocado (using half of the avocado), mash in bowl 3. Add seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic mixture) 4. Spread evenly 5. Serve with a smile :) thewellnessrockcafe.com

Making glazed lamb chops with Forte Meals

Ja'kia Lowe, the chef and owner of Forte Meals, demonstrates how to prepare glazed lamb chops, broccoli and baked purple sweet potato. Forte Meals offers catering services, culinary classes and more. Lowe also has an e-book featuring budget friendly meal ideas. For more visit, fortemeals.com.

Chef Marci bakes up delicious brie puff pastry for Valentine's Day

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Serves 10-12 Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but chilled. All-purpose flour for rolling. 1 (8-12 oz) round brie cheese, 5-7 inches in diameter. 1 large egg, beaten. Optional extras: jam preserves, cranberry sauce, roasted nuts and honey, or jalapeno jelly. Baguette slices or crackers for serving. Instructions: 1.) Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. You can also bake your brie in a pie plate. 2.) Dust a work surface with small amount of flour. Unwrap 1 sheet of puff pastry and place it on the flour. Coat rolling pin with small amount of flour and roll out puff pastry into 11 inch square (approximately). 3.) Place 1 round of brie in the middle of the pastry. Add toppings. Fold corners over brie. Gently press the edges against brie and straighten up sides. 4.) Place wrapped brie onto baking sheet or pie plate. If pastry is warm and no longer cool to the touch, place in refrigerator for approximately 10 minute or until it's time to bake. 5.) Brush pastry all over with beaten egg. Do not let egg puddle under brie. 6.) Bake until pastry is deep golden brown, 35-40 minutes. 7.) Set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes. 8.) Use parchment paper to transfer brie to serving plate. If baked in pie plate, transfer straight to serving plate. 9.) Arrange sliced baguette or crackers around brie. Serve while warm. Cupid's Cloud Raspberry & Cream Dessert Ingredients: Whipping cream Sugar Vanilla Frozen raspberries Instructions: 1.) Using mixer, mix whipping cream, 1 tbsp of sugar and vanilla. Set aside. 2.) In a food processor, blend frozen raspberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. 3.) Once raspberries are blended, fold them into whipping cream. You can use a spatula. 4.) Evenly distribute dessert between 4-5 dessert cups or glasses. 5.) Refrigerate leftovers.

Cinnamon swirl bread with The Brunch Bar

Angelo Loria, the executive chef at The Brunch Bar, demonstrates how to make cinnamon swirl bread. The Brunch Bar is located at 90 E. Tienken Rd. in Rochester Hills. For more visit, thebrunchbar.com.