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Ono Island Chicken Piccata Recipe


ONO ISLAND CHICKEN PICCATA, MY BRIGHT-AND-BUTTERY GULF COAST DINNER

I took this photo on a night when I wanted something that felt polished without feeling complicated. That is exactly why I come back to chicken piccata. It is bright, buttery, and a little salty from the capers, and it plates beautifully even on an ordinary weeknight.

Life around Ono Island moves in seasons of showings, boat traffic in the canals, and dinner plans that need to be efficient. I am usually walking through finished homes with clean trim lines and styled kitchens, so it makes me smile that a recipe can have that same “finished” feeling with just lemon, capers, butter, and a good sear.

Chicken piccata is my go-to when I want dinner to feel…

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Open house recipe | Nostalgic Italian comfort

Angel Hair with Marinara & Grilled Chicken (Mozzarella’s of Dunwoody “Taste Like a Memory” Version)




Angel Hair Pasta Recipe Gulf Coast Mozzarellas

Some recipes do not just taste good. They taste like a memory. This angel hair with marinara and grilled chicken takes me straight back to Dunwoody, Georgia, to the old Mozzarella’s near Perimeter Mall, the kind of place you could slip into for a simple Italian dinner and think about it for years. The secret is balance: not too acidic, not too garlicky, a gentle natural sweetness, and a sauce so smooth it clings like silk.

“Restaurant polished isn’t about adding more. It’s about precision, texture, and finish.”

Ono Island tip: This is one of my favorite “open house…

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Louisiana-Inspired Corn Chowder, Ono Island Style


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When the breeze shifts across Ono Island and I want something comforting that still feels Gulf Coast-bright, I make a Louisiana-inspired corn chowder with just enough spice and smoky depth to taste like it came from a real-deal pot simmering in south Louisiana. This version is built for coastal living near Orange Beach, and it doubles as one of my favorite “open house” recipes because it warms the whole room without being heavy.

“A good chowder should taste like the season it’s served in: sweet corn up front, a slow smoky finish, and a little heat that keeps you coming back for one more spoonful.”

Meredith Folger Amon

The Recipe


Prep Time 15 minutes Cook…

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Frutti di Mare Pasta, Ono Island Style (Clams, Mussels, Garlic, Olive Oil)


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When I want a coastal dinner that feels effortless but still yields timeless elegance, I make this garlic-and-olive-oil Frutti di Mare with clams and mussels. It’s the kind of plate that exudes Gulf Grandeur without asking you to babysit the stove, and it pairs beautifully with an evening at home near Ono Island and Orange Beach. Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Folger Amon.

“The secret is intention: strong olive oil, gentle garlic, a little steam, and just enough pasta water to turn it all into silky coastal comfort.”

Meredith Folger Amon

Recipe Overview


Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15…

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