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PORK CHOPS with MARSALA

(Marsala Cotolette di Maiale)   4 LOIN PORK CHOPS 2 EGGS – slightly beaten 6 TBS ROMANO CHEESE – freshly grated 1 CUP BREAD CRUMBS SALT AND PEPPER – to taste 1 CUP CELERY – diced 1 TB FRESH…

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA

Some nights just a simple, easy to make Frittata and a nice glass of wine are enough to satisfy after a long day.   6 EGGS 1/3 CUP GRATED CHEESE – Romano or Parmesan 2 TBS FRESH BASIL –…

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CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY

A quick and delicious one pot dinner. 2 LBS CHICKEN BREASTS – boneless, skinless PINCH OF SALT – to taste FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – to taste 1 ONION – medium size, chopped coarsely 3 TBS CURRY POWDER – or…

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IMPOSSIBLE LEMON PIE

NOTHING SAYS SPRING LIKE LEMONS. They are bright and cheery, and althoughthey may make your mouth pucker, smile, becausethey provide Vitamin C which keeps your heart healthy!   I love recipes like this that are quick, easy and delicious.…

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CINC0 DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held every May 5th tocommemorate the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. MOLE POBLANO is a term covering many different sauces in Mexico…

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PORK CHOPS with VINEGAR PEPPERS

3 TBS SUGAR SALT and PEPPER – to taste 4 (8 oz) PORK RIB CHOPS – bone-in, 1-inch thick 1/3 CUP FLOUR 2-3 TBS OLIVE OIL 1 ONION – halved, thinly sliced 8 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, crushed 2…

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BRACIOLE di MIALE ALL’ITALIA

Pork Chops Italian Style   2 TSPS OLIVE OIL + 3 TBS MORE ½ -1 LB MUSHROOMS – sliced 6 PORK CHOPS – loin, ¾-inch thick 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES – or to taste 1 MEDIUM ONION – finely chopped…

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WELCOME MAY

The dawn sun shines brighter,Days are getting longer,And also getting warmer,Flowers are blooming.Dew drops on new green leaves, glisten,Birds are singing happy tunes.We are finally able to let ourselves believethat Spring is really here!   TROPICAL SPINACH SALAD Such…

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TORTA di MONTEFOLLONICO

Better known to us as Cristina’s Torta   On a visit to Montefollonico several years ago Cristina (my cousin Andrea’s wife) taught me how to make this torta which we had enjoyed there for years.   3 EGGS 1…

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STEAK PIZZAIOLA

The name translates “steak pizza style” and is a traditionalNeapolitan recipe made with thinly sliced steaks braised in a tomato sauce.   2 SMALL SHELL STEAKS – 1-inch thick 4 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled, smashed 4 TB OLIVE OIL…