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Writer, Maryland attorney, foodie, book lover
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Sautéed Artichokes
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 ›
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Pumpkin Curry
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 ›
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Colombian shredded beef
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 ›
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Polpette con Funghi e Zucchini (Meatballs with Mushroom and Zucchini)
(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 ›
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Pork Medallions in Riesling Sauce
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 ›
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Gnocchi with Pesto
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 ›
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Panettone Bread Pudding
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 ›


