Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

Good Morning. Good Morning. Debbie Reynolds is singing in my head. Ghee, what a way to start the day! Happy Friday everyone.

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The Way of Oven-Baked Scallops in Shells

One of Hubby’s favorite things from the sea has to be Scallops. They are almost like round, sweetly mild white fish, just not flaky like a perfectly cooked piece of fish would be. Scallops lend themselves beautifully to an array of flavor enhancements.

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Pan Seared Scallops With Sesame Sauce

Today is the second Friday of Lent. The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, to take stock in ourselves and be honest about a few short-comings.

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Mixing it Up with Creamy Avocado Manicotti

Many, many years ago I got it in my head that for the entire 40 Days of Lent, we would not eat meat. As in none. Fridays were reserved strictly for Fish or Seafood, the rest of the week something meatless (like cheese pizza). The one exception was Sunday Supper, since Sundays are not counted as part of the 40-Days. Even then, I made attempts to limit the meat consumption.

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First Friday of Lent and National Tartar Sauce Day

Today is National  Tartar Sauce Day and the first Friday of the Lenten Season – how convenient. Let’s face it, you don’t have to be Catholic to appreciate a good Tartar Sauce, right?

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Italian Lemon Grilled Tilapia Piccata

Didn’t I tell you Italy has some of the best Lenten Dishing going? I love Piccata. I first fell in love with Veal Piccata, then perfected my own take on Chicken Piccata. At Christmas, one of our favorites is Dover Sole Piccata. I’ve even made my Pork Piccata the star of a six course Italian Supper.

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Not My Mother’s Friday Night Fish Sticks

Today is day twenty-one of the Lenten Season, the forth Friday of Lent. I cannot think of Lenten Fridays without remembering those torturous Friday nights of my youth.

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Tarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears

Aren’t these Sea Scallops beautiful? Perfect for a special Lenten Friday night supper. As many of you know, we’re an old-school Catholic household. Although not always successful, we do our best to stay away from meaty meals on all Fridays throughout the year.

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Cheesecake Factory Style Shrimp Scampi

Here is it Day Three of the Lenten Season, the Friday following Ash Wednesday. Any way you slice it, today is a meatless Friday in our house.

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Cheese Enchiladas to Spice Up Friday Night

Here it is, the third Friday of Lent, and even something as simple as a grilled hot dog is beginning to sound pretty good right about now. So let’s spice up the night with a little something from Mexico.

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