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Steak San Marco – An Old Family Favorite

Steak San Marco on noodles.
Steak San Marco on noodles.

I have no idea why this recipe is named San Marco. The dog-eared file card is written in purple ink and must be at least 20 years old, possibly 30. The tried and true, old family favorite entree has been one of those I cook when I’ve gone through my usual repertoire. I ponder…no, not chicken again. Then I remember– I could make Steak San Marco.

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I’m Just Wild About Harry

Restaurant Review: Harry’s Continental Kitchen

Hal Christensen
Hal Christensen

Longboat Key, Florida

I am here to state
I’m here to relate
To explain
and make it plain:
I`m just wild about Harry…

Judy Garland

Harry’s Continental Kitchen‘s opened on Longboat Key in 1978 and numerous customers must agree because Harry’s remains a wildly popular eatery. The restaurant corner buzzes as a beehive of activity with local residents, returning snowbirds and visitors to the Sarasota area.

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5 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Scallops- – Nom Nom

5 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Scallops
5 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Scallops

Both scallops and deveined shrimp were on sale, so I bought a half pound of each. Now what to make?  Time was of the essence so I searched via Google for shrimp stir-fry recipes. Rachel Ray’s 4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp came up and sounded tasty.

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