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Sauce for Pork Tenderloin

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

The last time I cooked for the lodge, I made a sauce for the pork loin that everyone was crazy about.  I used an ingredient I would not typically recommend, because it’s too processed and industrial, even in some of the best forms.  However, because I would make this infrequently, and it’s no different than…

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Breakfast Pizza (Gluten Free)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

We love Mexican breakfast, and I’ve had an idea forming about a breakfast pizza.  So I decided on a large arepa (flatbread made of corn) for the crust.  The toppings could include lots of things, like: peppers, sauteed cactus, cilantro, chorizo, sauteed onion.  I used some of our favorites that I had on hand. I…

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Pickle It or Dress It

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

Make this a bold and delectable liquid, leave it in the fridge, and add blanched vegetables to it, or if you’re making kale or collards, drizzle it on cooked greens.  Either way, it’s a fabulous taste sensation. PrintPickle It or Dress It Ingredients3 cups white vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 3-4 TBSP chopped…

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Green Bean Arugula Salad

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m making salads with what I have in the garden.  The only thing I wish I had added to this one was some of the sorrel.  It’s a great summer salad that keeps wonderfully. PrintGreen Bean Arugula Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 10 IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil Garlic cloves, roughly chopped Blanched green…

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Spanish Cheese Spread

Posted on July 23, 2013July 23, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

This is such a versatile and scrumptious spread.  We put it on toast that was smeared with olive oil, garlic, and tomato (tostadas de ajo), and had it with paella, but it’s great on fried polenta, spread in banana peppers, on salad…….  The bread was from Andrea’s Strudel Shop at the Gatesville Farmer’s Market (or…

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