Pork Medallions

December 28, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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I was thinking about posting about my Uncle John's famous sweet potato pie. Then I started thinking about the intense amount of holiday treats I've been eating all week. So an idea for a simple and lean dinner forms as I sit here, grateful I don't have to work until next Monday and wishing a marathon of The Closer or CSI was on TV. You can whip up some mashed potatoes or steam some vegetables for a side dish. The faux gravy I make for this goes with any side because it is tasty and not...

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Publix Special Week: Creamy Crab Pasta

November 15, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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I haven't made a white wine cream sauce in a long while. Last night, I just had to have it. One reason was that I kept thinking about the steamed crabs sitting in my frig. I like to go with the Publix grocery specials, so when the crabs were $4 off, I had to do it. HAD TO. My father-in-law, Frank (aka Fransky to those who know and love him), first introduced me to creamy seafood pastas. After I got real into them, I started researching, and beurre blanc recipes popped...

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