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Chèvre Fig Pizza

Posted on September 2, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Sweet and salty toppings make Chèvre Fig Pizza a delicious meal.  Add arugula and a drizzle of reduced balsamic, and you make the magic of umami!  Once again, I had ingredients I needed to use, and they transformed into a yummy pizza.  Certainly, you could buy a crust and put on the toppings.  However, I…

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Mustard Garlic Chicken

Posted on July 10, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

To streamline your summer cooking, here’s another scrumptious one pot main dish.  If you want to turn Mustard Garlic Chicken into more of a meal, bake it with potatoes and carrots. PrintMustard Garlic Chicken Total Time: 2 hours Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients1/4 cup dry white wine or sake 2 large cloves garlic, pressed 2 TBSP…

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Szechuan Shrimp

Posted on July 9, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

There’s a magical combination of ingredients that’s good on chicken, beef, or pork.  Since it’s good with meat, I tried it on fish and it was fabulous.  Then I decided to try a version on shrimp.  If you like Asian food, you have to try Szechuan Shrimp.  It’s so delicious, and a one pot dish….

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Simply Sweet Potatoes

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by Lanie Fioretti

Sometimes, delicious happens by accident.  As a result of a little oil and some seasoning, leftover baked sweet potatoes become caramelized goodness.  In addition, it takes no effort to create a “real food” side dish.  And while they’re great for an everyday meal, Simply Sweet Potatoes, are a part of a fabulous holiday menu, too.   PrintSimply Sweet Potatoes…

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Comeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Posted on April 26, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Our asparagus harvest is still strong.   We’ve got a lot of seafood in the freezer.   And we had a fabulous sauce that Nina made at a recent crawfish boil.  So, Comeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado is our new main dish! PrintComeback Shrimp Stuffed Avocado IngredientsComeback Sauce 1 clove garlic, pressed (optional) 1/2 cup mayo…

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