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Potato Salad with Avocado Dressing

Posted on July 22, 2013July 22, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

I decided to take a detour from our usual potato salad, and we were pretty happy with the results!  The dressing is perfectly luscious and creamy. PrintPotato Salad with Avocado Dressing Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients9 medium gold potatoes 1 avocado, pitted and scooped from peel 1/2 bunch cilantro 1/2 cup green…

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Garlic Green Beans

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

Recently, I cooked a family meal for eight at the hunting lodge.  Since it’s summer, there were lots of veggies, some from our gardens.  I had cherry tomatoes, green olives, and green pepper slices sitting on the counter, when they arrived.  Also, I blanched some broccoli and tossed it with extra virgin olive oil, garlic,…

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Jalapeno Tart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

Spice up your summer entertaining with this scrumptious treat.  And wash it down with a Moscow Mule, our new summer drink of choice (you can find ginger beer at large grocers, like HEB). I used a polenta crust in this version, but you could just as easily make a nut crust instead.  Process nuts, like…

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Polenta

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

It seems I haven’t really talked about polenta on the blog.  I guess it must have escaped my radar. Cornmeal products make an appearance in lots of cultures.  In the U.S. southern states, it’s about grits.  In all Spanish cultures, there are cornmeal staples taking several forms, like: tortillas, arepas, and gorditas.  African, Asian, and…

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Green Bean Fritters

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Lanie Fioretti

Oh, do we have a lot of green beans right now.  That means I’m looking for new and interesting ways to use them.  Good fritters or croquettes are always crowd pleasers, and these are a delicious summer side. PrintGreen Bean Fritters Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 12 Ingredients3/4 cup corn flour 1 tsp granulated…

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