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Thick Pork Chops with Sour Cherry Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pork Chops Sour Cherries – Canned Pan fry the pork chops to brown and finish in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Make pork gravy adding sour cherries.  Serve with mashed potatoes.

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Garam Masala

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, … Continue reading →

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Beef Tenderloin

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This platter provides food for the senses as well as the palate, and is easily prepared ahead of time. Perfect for the holidays. Ingredients -whole beef tenderloin (center cut, approx 3 pounds) -salt and pepper -vegetables for roasting (bell peppers, … Continue reading →

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Scallops Crusted with Pistachios

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Berries with Amaretto Sabayon Sauce

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy
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Crunchy Green Bean Salad with Prosciutto

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

schlow crunchy string bean salad with red onion and prosciutto   Submitted by tallarico | July 16, 2006 recipe reviews (0) my notes user rating be the first to rate and review this recipe rate this recipereview this recipe more … Continue reading →

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Balsalmic Shrimp and Penne Pasta

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Currently Stationed in Sicily with the Military I created this delight with local ingredients and my favorite “drink” – Balsalmic Vinegar. I put that on everything! All of the below ingredients can be increased or decreased depending on your taste. … Continue reading →

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Szechuan Green Beans

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

6 Garlic cloves, peeled 2 Quarter-sized slices ginger 2 Scallions, cut in 2″ lengths 1 tb Vegetable oil 1 t Hot red-pepper flakes 1 tb Soy sauce 1 tb Rice wine vinegar 1 lb Green beans, tipped/tailed Preparation Peel garlic … Continue reading →

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White Chocolate and Meyer Lemon Tart

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

3 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Heavy Cream 2 Meyer Lemons, Juiced 4 Ounces White Chocolate, Cut into 1/2 inch pieces 19 Baked Pie or Tart Shell Directions:  In a medium stainless steel bowl beat the eggs until blended. … Continue reading →

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Mint Feta Watermelon Salad

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

This salad requires a leap of faith, but no one who I have served it to has regretted making that leap. It is nutritious, savory, refreshing, and easy to assemble. I suggest that anyone making it take the amounts listed … Continue reading →

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