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Florida Trio with a Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper Coulis

Florida Trio with a Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper Coulis

Summertime along Florida’s Gulf Coast means only one thing when it comes to fresh, Florida seafood – time to grill outdoors. And with fishing being a longstanding tradition on Anna Maria Island, it’s only fitting that one of our summertime favorites is Florida Grouper.
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Italian Strawberry Shortcake

Italian Strawberry Shortcake

A traditional strawberry shortcake dish generally consists of the cake, some type of cream on top and strawberries as a garnish and topping. To put an Italian twist on the cream, I created a rice pudding using Arborio Rice, which is an Italian short grain rice often used for risotto. Similarly, I used polenta, a traditional Italian ingredient, for the cake.
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Marinated Lamb Chops with Mixed Vegetable Salad and Crumbled Feta

Marinated Lamb Chops with Mixed Vegetable Salad and Crumbled Feta

This fresh summer salad, Marinated Lamb Chops with Mixed Vegetable Salad and Crumbled Feta, is a fresh twist on a menu classic. The mix of tender lamb chops and fresh local vegetables and cheese make it a perfect paired-down entrée salad for elegant summer entertaining.
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