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Patisserie Florentine 10 South Dean Street Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Map Patisserie Florentine Facebook Yelp It makes me happy to find a place that I enjoy going to, gladly recommend and eager to schlep with me to anyone I can, anytime I can. My first bite at this place was at a … Read more
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My daughter’s favorite. Serves 4 Can be garnished with some fresh parsley, Parmesan.
Half an hour marinating, with onions to grill with the pork. Serves 4 4 boneless pork chops Marinade: 1 cup port wine 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, cut to thick rings 6-8 big sage leaves, crushed 2-3 oregano leaves, crushed (optional) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/3 cup sugar … Read more
I love Irish mashed peas. This recipe is very untraditional but hold its own. Great as a side to pork or meat. Serves 4 1 16oz pack of frozen peas 1 cup chicken broth 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp sugar in the raw 1/4 tsp salt A pinch of white … Read more
Excellent with a side or in a salad. Minimal effort and great results. Serves 2 2 Short Ribs Strips 2″ wide (8″-10″ long, 1″-1.5″ thick) Marinade: 2 tbsp Maple Syrup 1/2 Lime’s juice 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar in the raw 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp port wine Place all marinade ingredients … Read more
Crunchy, sweet, sour and spicy combo, no mayo dressing makes this a favorite. Serves 5-6 as a side salad 2 Tomatoes 2 Cucumbers 1 romaine lettuce heart 1 Apple 10 baby carrots 5-6 fresh mint leaves Dressing: 2 tbsp honey Juice from 1 lime Juice from 1 lemon pinch smoked habanero or cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp … Read more
Can’t go wrong with a chicken that’s double drunk. Serves 2 5-6 Chicken tenderloins 10-12 pearl onions (fresh or frozen) 7-8 sun dried tomatoes 1/4 cup bourbon 1/2 cup port wine 1 cup frozen peas 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped. 1 tsp sesame seeds Spices: 1/4 tsp salt, a good … Read more
Meat Candy! A favorite. Serves 4 1 package of smoked bacon 3 boneless pork chops sauce: 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup honey Pinch (or more) of hot pepper (smoked habanero, cayenne, chipotle etc.) Pinch of salt 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp soy sauce … Read more
The sauce makes this dish. Makes it irresistible that is. Serves 2 12-16 Medium size shrimp (thawed if frozen) peeled and deveined, butterfly cut. Juice from 1 Lime 1 Avocado Sauce: 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp olive oil 2 pressed (or finely chopped) garlic cloves. Spices: pinch Black Pepper, pinch Salt, pinch Smoked Habanero or Cayenne, pinch White … Read more