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Orange Grilled Chicken Under a Brick

Orange Grilled Chicken Under a Brick

The oranges get to take center stage in this dish, but the lemons and lime play a key role, if just not as noticeable. They complement the rosemary surprisingly well even though these flavors are not normally paired. You will have to butterfly your chicken, which...
Prosciutto and Melone

Prosciutto and Melone

If you’re looking for a gluten-free appetizer, but not this one, consider one of these: Caprese salad – Gluten-free Wilted Cucumbers – Dairy-free, gluten-free Zucchini Crudo with Lemon, Almonds, and Parmesan – Gluten-free Prosciutto and Melone...
Macedonia (Fruit Salad)

Macedonia (Fruit Salad)

The great thing about this dessert is that you can use whatever fruit is in season or whatever fruit is your favorite. I wouldn’t use bananas, though, as they tend to get mushy and may turn brown. I usually serve this as shown, but feel free to offer whipped...
Green Beans Almondine

Green Beans Almondine

Ingredients for green beans almondine. This is a beautiful but quick dish that complements a variety of main courses. It’s especially wonderful in the summer when you can get fresh green beans from your local Farmer’s Market. Try this recipe with roasts,...
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots

Ingredients for Green Beans, Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots. We shot the picture of ingredients before making the dish and found that three shallots were more than enough, so I cut it down to only two. If you only have one in your kitchen, I don’t think you need...