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Chorizo Stew

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

This is another take on an Italian favorite, minestra.  I picked up some great chorizo at Natural Grocers the other day, and decided stew would be the healthiest of the options that I imagined!  And since our meals have taken on an international flair lately, why not make a Mexican minestra.  It’s a great one…

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Hatch Burger Frittata

Posted on September 13, 2014September 23, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is how to make a meal for 2 or more with one leftover hamburger!  It’s delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. PrintHatch Burger Frittata Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 Yukon gold potato, partially cooked 2 roasted hatch chiles, diced 1 leftover hamburger / cheeseburger, thinly…

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Quick Salsa

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

Our friend, Tommy, has a delicious salsa recipe, and it’s really quick.  You’ll never buy salsa again, once you try this.  It is, of course, my way of making his salsa! PrintQuick Salsa Ingredients1 (28 oz can) whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 1/2 TBSP dried chopped onions…

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Roasted Asparagus Salad

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Lanie Fioretti

The asparagus has started producing, and we’re getting at least 4 or 5 spears a day.  I swear you could watch them grow.  We love roasted asparagus, but this time I decided a salad would be even more delicious. PrintRoasted Asparagus Salad Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and ready…

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Roasted Salmon

Posted on February 14, 2014November 8, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

Taking a page from the days of cooking with my Vietnamese girlfriend, I decided to roast a whole fish with some Asian flavors.  I used salmon for this recipe, but it would work with any whole fish. PrintRoasted Salmon Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients1 whole salmon, cleaned and head removed All purpose…

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