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Pasta alle Vongole
Pasta alle Vongole is “Pasta with Clams” in Italian. Traditionally made with either spaghetti or linguine, this recipe is also in bianco or, as they say on the East Coast “white clam sauce” as opposed to in rosso, which adds tomatoes to the dish. With a simple list of ingredients and easy to prepare, Pasta…
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Pasta alle Vongole is “Pasta with Clams” in Italian. Traditionally made with either spaghetti or linguine, this recipe is also in bianco or, as they say on the East Coast “white clam sauce” as opposed to in rosso, which adds tomatoes to the dish. With a simple list of ingredients and easy to prepare, Pasta…
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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is the perfect summer dish. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, bursting with ripeness, join with creamy mozzarella and sweet basil for a light but very flavorful treat. Select a variety of heirloom tomatoes of different colors and sizes for more interest. If you can’t find heirloom tomatoes, use really fresh, ripe beefsteak tomatoes,…
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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is the perfect summer dish. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, bursting with ripeness, join with creamy mozzarella and sweet basil for a light but very flavorful treat. Select a variety of heirloom tomatoes of different colors and sizes for more interest. If you can’t find heirloom tomatoes, use really fresh, ripe beefsteak tomatoes,…
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Creamy Mushroom Sage Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Sage Pasta showcases the rich umami-flavor of seasoned sautéed mushrooms in a rich white wine and cream sauce. Serve the sauce topped with pasta and then fried sage leaves and their browned butter and oil for a beautiful and rich main course. Easy to prepare, Creamy Mushroom Sage Pasta makes for a savory,…
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Creamy Mushroom Sage Pasta showcases the rich umami-flavor of seasoned sautéed mushrooms in a rich white wine and cream sauce. Serve the sauce topped with pasta and then fried sage leaves and their browned butter and oil for a beautiful and rich main course. Easy to prepare, Creamy Mushroom Sage Pasta makes for a savory,…
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Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna
Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna is one of our favorite grilled fish dishes. The marinade will permeate the tuna and create a dark brown glaze on the tuna steaks when grilled while the interior of the tuna will stay moist and flavorful. Easy to make, Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna pairs well with simply prepared vegetable side…
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Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna is one of our favorite grilled fish dishes. The marinade will permeate the tuna and create a dark brown glaze on the tuna steaks when grilled while the interior of the tuna will stay moist and flavorful. Easy to make, Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna pairs well with simply prepared vegetable side…
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Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delight! Sweet marinated shrimp, grilled to perfection, top pasta in a zesty sauce for a delicious dish. The marinade and quick grilling yields tasty, soft shrimp full of flavor. The easy to make yet richly flavored sauce coats the pasta and together serve as the perfect platform for the…
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Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delight! Sweet marinated shrimp, grilled to perfection, top pasta in a zesty sauce for a delicious dish. The marinade and quick grilling yields tasty, soft shrimp full of flavor. The easy to make yet richly flavored sauce coats the pasta and together serve as the perfect platform for the…
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Wilted Arugula Salad
We were introduced to Wilted Arugula Salad on our first trip to Buenos Aires. We initially thought this lovely salad had perhaps been prepared well ahead of serving, but we were advised that this is the way Porteños enjoy their Arugula salad. The lemon juice really enhances and permeates the arugula and the rich, salty…
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We were introduced to Wilted Arugula Salad on our first trip to Buenos Aires. We initially thought this lovely salad had perhaps been prepared well ahead of serving, but we were advised that this is the way Porteños enjoy their Arugula salad. The lemon juice really enhances and permeates the arugula and the rich, salty…
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Swordfish with Lemon Caper Sauce
Swordfish with Lemon Caper Sauce reminds us of Sicily! Swordfish fresh from the sea, marinated and grilled, and dressed with a sauce of lemon and capers is dining perfection. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is easy to prepare, just don’t leave the swordfish on the grill too long. Serve Swordfish with Lemon Caper…
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Swordfish with Lemon Caper Sauce reminds us of Sicily! Swordfish fresh from the sea, marinated and grilled, and dressed with a sauce of lemon and capers is dining perfection. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is easy to prepare, just don’t leave the swordfish on the grill too long. Serve Swordfish with Lemon Caper…
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Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad
Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad is bursting with Greek-inspired flavors. A heady mix of dried herbs in a pungent but not sharp dressing coats crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes and piquant Kalamata olives for a wonderful simple salad with complex flavors. Refreshing yet not filling, it is a perfect as lunch for two or as dinner appetizers…
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Greek Cucumber Tomato Salad is bursting with Greek-inspired flavors. A heady mix of dried herbs in a pungent but not sharp dressing coats crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes and piquant Kalamata olives for a wonderful simple salad with complex flavors. Refreshing yet not filling, it is a perfect as lunch for two or as dinner appetizers…
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