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Cream of Cilantro Soup

Cream of Cilantro Soup

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Lanie Fioretti

Recently, I was the lucky recipient of an enormous amount of gorgeous organic cilantro.  After making cilantro pesto, I still had a lot of cilantro left.  (At this point, I’m confident that only people that love cilantro are still reading!)  With the remaining cilantro, I made some scrumptious Cream of Cilantro Soup.  It’s definitely comfort…

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Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

The delicious Italian classic, caprese salad, is the inspiration for Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad.  Since hunting season has started at the lodge, I wanted something new and different to spice up brunch.  And I have to say, the hunters were pretty happy with the new addition!  While Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper…

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Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté

Posted on June 16, 2023July 8, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

For an easy and yummy summer side dish, Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté compliments any protein you choose.  Because we’re traveling in northern rural areas, fresh chiles aren’t easy to find.  So, I used canned chiles in this recipe, but fresh would be better. PrintSquash, Corn, Chile Sauté Ingredients1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP…

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Chorizo Caper Baked Fish

Posted on August 9, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a little twist on the Baked Mahi Mahi recipe.  I had some cooked chorizo, and decided on a Spanish flair with baked whitefish.  Chorizo Caper Baked Fish quite delicious!  For a little paella flavor, use cooked paella rice (short grain) or cooked arborio rice instead of breadcrumbs. PrintChorizo Caper Cilantro Baked Fish Ingredients1…

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Black Bean Baby Corn Salad

Posted on June 16, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s time for the varied, cooling summer salads like Black Bean Baby Corn Salad.  Whether you serve this on salad greens, top a taco, or use as a side, it’s a burst of deliciousness. PrintBlack Bean Baby Corn Salad IngredientsSalad 1 can (15-1/4 oz) baby corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and…

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