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• Sautéed Artichokes

  By lasesana on April 28, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  by   Lasesana (Serves 4) Sautéed Artichokes, Carciofi in Padella Ingredients and kitchen equipment 4-5 medium, fresh artichokes 1 lemon 1/3 small clove of garlic, turned into a paste with a pinch of salt 4 Tbs. best-quality olive oil 1 Tbs. minced… Read More ›

• Pumpkin Curry

  By lasesana on April 16, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  by   Lasesana (Serves 4-6) Ready to serve Thai X-ing is our favorite Thai restaurant in DC, and one of our favorite dishes is their pumpkin curry.  Here is my husband John’s take on it. Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin (1 lb.) 1… Read More ›

• Bee venom may kill HIV

  By lasesana on April 3, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  WASHINGTON DC, March14, 2013 A paper published in the current issue of Antiviral Therapy suggests that bee venom may be the next line of defense against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.  While research is in its preliminary stages, there may be reasons to… Read More ›

• Greek coffee may be the key to a long healthy life

  By lasesana on April 3, 2013 • ( 28 )

  

  Greek scientists think that a Greek coffee is one of the reasons the residents of Ikaria live longer Lasesana’s Blog WASHINGTON, DC, March 19, 2013 – The residents of Ikaria, a Greek island on the Aegean Sea, live significantly longer… Read More ›

• Colombian shredded beef

  By lasesana on April 3, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  by   Lasesana (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 Flank Steak (about 1 lb.) 1 medium yellow or white onion, small dice 1 medium yellow or white onion, cut in 4 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-3 pieces 2 medium tomatoes, diced… Read More ›

• Polpette con Funghi e Zucchini (Meatballs with Mushroom and Zucchini)

  By lasesana on March 6, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  (8-10 servings) by   Lasesana Ingredients and kitchen equipment 1 ½ pound champignon or any tasty wild mushrooms 1 clove of garlic reduced into a paste 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped 10-12 small, very fresh zucchini (about 2 ½ pounds)… Read More ›

• Pork Medallions in Riesling Sauce

  By lasesana on February 22, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  by   Lasesana (Serves 4) Ingredients: One 12 to 14 oz. pork tenderloin Flour or chicken breading (I use Autrey’s) 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup Riesling wine ½  cup yellow raisins… Read More ›

• Chicken Scaloppini

  By lasesana on February 20, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  (serves 4-6)   Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup flour 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 Tbs. butter ½ cup white wine Juice from two large lemons 2 tsp. lemon zest 3 Tbs. small capers Salt & pepper, to… Read More ›

• Gnocchi with Pesto

  By lasesana on February 18, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  SOURCE (serves 4-5) I got this recipe from a wonderful woman I met in Rome many years ago.  Even though pesto is not traditionally served with gnocchi, I love the flavors together.  This is total comfort food! Ingredients and kitchen… Read More ›

• Panettone Bread Pudding

  By lasesana on February 17, 2013 • ( 3 )

  

  SOURCE by   Lasesana Sunday, February 17, 2013 - Panettone is a traditional Italian fruit cake served at Christmas, and Christmas is usually the time when panettone is most fresh.  So what do you do when you got too much panettone and it’s turning… Read More ›