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Cuban Black Beans

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
In a large pot, fry 1 pound of bacon till crispy.  Set the bacon aside, and drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat (I know…just let the diet go, this time). In the remaining bacon grease, saute until clear and soft… 1 large onion chopped 1 bunch cilantro chopped 1/4 cup chopped garlic. Now, add 1 cup of pitted [...]
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Italian Wine Cookies

By Michael Lato | Published: December 9, 2009
This is a great holiday cookie…make them with a friend, and finish off the bottle of wine while you work. Collect these ingredients: 6 cups all purpose flour 6 tsp baking powder 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup red wine 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp allspice 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 stick + 6 tablespoons softened butter 2 cups pecan pieces Sift and mix [...]
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Incredible Salad Dressing!

By Michael Lato | Published: November 14, 2009
Mix the following ingredients… 1 Quart real mayonaisse 1 cup beef consomme 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp lime juice 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Mix, chill, and you’ll thank me later!
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Purple Cabbage

By Michael Lato | Published: October 20, 2009
In a large pot, cut into half-inch pieces and fry… 1/3 lb bacon Drain some of the grease.  In a few tablespoons of the remaining bacon grease sauté 1 sliced onion…until clear Add… 1 head of purple cabbage chopped or roughly shredded Salt & Pepper…(heavy on the pepper) ¾ cup dark brown sugar One cup of white wine. Saute for about  25 [...]
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Gumbo!!!!

By Michael Lato | Published: September 15, 2009
Michael’s Gumbo First you make a roux.  This is the easiest roux ever, but it takes a little time…so make plenty…it does keep a long  loooooooong time. The roux… 2 cups flour Pour the two cups (or more) of flour into a  cookie sheet or 9 x 12 baking pan.  Bake at 400 degrees for 1 to 1 ¼ [...]
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