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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sauce

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a great main dish for a special occasion, it’s simple and elegant.  I used this in one of the Valentine’s menus for cooking classes I did for Whole Foods. PrintPork Chops with Balsamic Sauce Ingredients16 oz balsamic vinegar 1 peeled shallot 2-3 sage leaves or a sprig of rosemary 4 thick cut pork…

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Carbonara (Pasta)

Posted on February 7, 2012August 11, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a great spin on regular carbonara with bacon.  Salami adds really good flavor, and it’s easy.  The heat from the pasta cooks the egg yolks, and makes a creamy and fabulous sauce that coats everything. PrintCarbonara Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients5 egg yolks 1/3 cup Parmesan or Romano 1/4 cup…

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Tiramisu

Posted on February 6, 2012November 28, 2019 by Lanie Fioretti

Tiramisu is the perfect Valentine’s dessert. This is Don’s recipe, and as far as I’m concerned, it cannot be improved upon.  It’s roll your eyes back in your head in ecstasy good!  It’s worth every step and every penny.  I am more than happy to do prep for him. PrintTiramisu Ingredients1 cup espresso (Don uses…

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Easy No-Knead Bread

Posted on February 5, 2012April 21, 2019 by Lanie Fioretti

If you want to impress your friends and family, this bread will do it!  They’ll never know you didn’t slave over this. The Miracle Boule is a recipe from Laura Calder’s family. What a great loaf of artisan bread. Forget that brick oven insert I have for my oven.  Just make sure you use a…

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Cream Collards

Posted on February 4, 2012November 20, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

For Cream Collards, I used Kathy’s technique for Cream Brussels Sprouts.  Right now I have a lot of collards, and I’m tired of doing the same couple recipes I usually do, so this is a delicious change. In this recipe, I used  Frankly Delicious (14 oz), one of my favorite “go to” all purpose seasonings…

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