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Oven-Roasted Branzino with Greek Ladolemono Sauce

Oven-roasted branzino with Greek ladolemono sauce is probably the simplest way to cook a whole fish and have an easy and healthy meal ready in just half an hour!  This recipe is an example of how exceptional simple recipes can be!  Delicate fish like branzino tastes best when cooked whole; bones, skin on, head on, and all.  This easy cooking method results in tender, succulent and very flavorful fish every time! What kind of fish is branzino? It is called  branzino in Italian, lavraki in Greek, or, loup de mer in French, this fish is a Mediterranean sea bass, native to the southern coasts of Europe.  It has a delicate, white flesh and a wonderful, slightly sweet taste.  This fish can be grilled or...

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A Savory Corned Beef Tart Recipe For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] Fusion food: St. Patrick’s Day corned beef meets Southern mashed sweet potatoes (photos #1 and #6 © Hatherleigh Press). [2] Corned beef (photo © Omaha Steaks | Facebook). [3] Mashed sweet potatoes (photo © Burpee). [4] Grated Cheddar cheese (photo © Szakaly | Panther Media). [5] Grated Parmesan cheese (photo © London Deposit | Panther Media). [6] Ready for more recipes? You can find this cookbook on Amazon.   Here’s something special for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond: a recipe from cookbook author Judith McLoughlin, an Irish chef now living in the southern U.S. who has created her own unique food fusion by blending the techniques of her homeland with the flavors of the American South. Thus, her Crumbled...

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This Easy Side Goes with Anything

Roasted Red Potatoes It’s hard to beat hot, crispy Roasted Red Potatoes. Golden brown outside, creamy inside, and seasoned up however you like, pop this versatile side dish into your oven, then let the heat work its magic. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Budget-friendly and available year-round, potatoes are a hard-working root vegetable with a preparation method to meet your needs. Whether you’re going steakhouse fancy with a Baked Potato, serving up Roasted Fingerling Potatoes for a holiday, or keeping it casual with a burger and Homemade Fries, there’s a potato recipe to match. Why You’ll Love Roasted Red Potatoes Red potatoes are some of my favorites to roast, because the prep is so...

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Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Corned beef and cabbage is a classic Irish-American dish that is synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. It consists of corned beef (a brisket that has been cured with salt and spices) and cabbage, as well as other vegetables like potatoes and carrots. While the traditional method of preparation involves boiling everything together in a large pot on the stovetop, slow-roasting the meat and vegetables separately in the oven yields a far superior result. To amp up the flavor, I toss the vegetables in a horseradish-spiked butter sauce before roasting—it makes all the difference. Once roasted, the corned beef is tender and subtly spiced and the bronzed veggies are near irresistible to resist eating straight from the pan. You may even...

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