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Teriyaki Beef Salad

Posted on July 5, 2014July 9, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

Don and I enjoyed this salad for dinner on the Fourth of July.  I forget what a perfect summer dish it is.  I posted it 3 years ago, and thought it was worth repeating.  I didn’t have any chervil, so I used herbs de provence.  And I had fresh tomatoes from the garden, so I…

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Snickerdoodle Shortbread

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintSnickerdoodle Shortbread Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes Yield: Makes about 3 dozen Ingredients2 cups flour 3/4 cup powdered sugar Scant tsp kosher salt 2 sticks butter, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp butter flavor Cinnamon SugarInstructionsPlace flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process for a few…

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Pasta with Creamy Bacon and Clam Sauce

Posted on July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s been too long since we’ve had a good dish of pasta.  For this recipe, I decided to combine the elements I love about clam chowder, carbonara, and clam sauce.  It was a dish of pure pleasure.  There are lots of additions and substitutions you can make to personalize it!  When I reheated a portion,…

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Grilled Summer Squash Salad

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

The summer squash is coming in, and I’m missing our lettuce, so it’s time for a salad creation. PrintGrilled Summer Squash Salad Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients4 medium squash Vinaigrette dressing Salt and pepper Fresh basil leaves, torn 1/2 cup sliced olives 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers or…

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Shrimp Paella

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

Last Friday night we had a Frio River trip planning session (dinner and cards for the girls)! Our main dish was a paella.  It was scrumptious, and there was enough for everyone to take a little home.  If you like one dish meals, you have to try this. PrintShrimp Paella Total Time: 1 hour Yield:…

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