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Category: Side Dishes

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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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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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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