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Grilled Pesto Salmon

Grilled Pesto Salmon

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

Because of a recent freeze, I decided to turn some of our fresh basil into pesto. Then, coincidentally I got a side of salmon, and Grilled Pesto Salmon became our new favorite salmon recipe. You will love how easy and delicious this recipe is. Pesto really stands up to the flavor of salmon. You can…

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Salsa Verde Shrimp and Rice

Salsa Verde Shrimp and Rice

Posted on September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

Salsa Verde Shrimp and Rice is a delicious, simple way to feed the family with a one pan meal.  Serve with garlic bread, for a real treat.  Add peas to your one pan meal, to have more veggies.  And use chicken instead of shrimp, if you’re not a a fan of seafood. PrintSalsa Verde Shrimp…

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Quick and Easy Gumbo

Quick and Easy Gumbo

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

Really simple and no roux, Quick and Easy Gumbo is a delicious lunch or supper.  I used shrimp and sausage, because that’s what I had.  But use any protein you like.  Fish, all seafood, shredded chicken – all good options.  If you don’t want to hand-chop the veggies, use a food processor on the pulse…

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Sweet Red Chili Baked Chicken

Sweet Red Chili Baked Chicken

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

Easy and delicious, the perfect combo, for a family dinner.  With little effort, Sweet Red Chili Baked Chicken is our new favorite main dish. PrintSweet Chili Baked Chicken Ingredients1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, like Thai Kitchen 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 TBSP olive oil 2 TBSP Dijon mustard 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar All…

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Potato Bacon Quiche

Potato Bacon Quiche

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Lanie Fioretti

This gluten free main dish.  Potato Bacon Quiche, tastes very much like an upscale twice baked potato, and one of our new favorites.  Before you turn your nose up at arugula, you could use a different veggie, like spinach.  However, if you’ve never tried cooked arugula, cooking tames the bite that it has, and makes…

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