Fish Tacos with Secret Sauce

So simple it’s ridiculous. Which begs the question “How can restaurants charge $13-15 for a dish that you can easily make yourself for a fraction of that price?”. Of course, we could gourmet it up by making our own “secret” sauce but why bother; the restaurants don’t. A good dill and lemon sauce (found in…

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Caramelized Scallops with Fresh Green Pea Vinaigrette

I’m always on the lookout for a new way to cook and present scallops. This one was definitely different. The olive oil-soaked peas and crystallized scallops were a perfect combination. All we had with it was crusty bread and a complementary dip. Delicious. INGREDIENTS Pea Vinaigrette: 1 cup fresh peas kosher or large sea salt…

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Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon in White Wine

Looking for a great side veggie dish to go with your turkey? Nothing beats this family staple, though this year I changed it up, switching vermouth for white wine and porcetta for maple bacon. And don’t be stingy with the butter; it makes the dish. The aroma would be perfect for open houses! INGREDIENTS 1/4…

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Investing in Student Housing

  If you have extra investment money and you’re looking for a secure, high return vehicle, then grab a copy of this book. A REALTOR(R) who has bought and sold over $15 million dollars worth of student housing shows you exactly how to pick the right house, at the right time, for the right price.…

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