MaryFrances's dishfolio
My name is Mary Frances. I am a designer, creative director, painter, wife, mother and cook. I own an award-winning brand development and marketing communications firm. I love to cook and make people happy with a delicious meal.
Last Posted Recipe: Jul 10, 2014
Mz. Curri Roast Chicken
Roasted chicken prepared with Community Spice Company’s Mz. Curry spice mix
by MaryFrancesParmesan and Quinoa Chip Crusted Catfish
Parmesan and Simply7’s Quinoa Chip Crusted Catfish
by MaryFrancesSauteed Scallops and Pancetta
Sauteed scallops and pancetta made with Community Spice Company’s SNP 400 spice rub
by MaryFrancesSesame and Curry Crusted Salmon
Sesame and Curry Crusted Salmon served with steamed Basmati rice and sautéed mustard greens with roasted garlic
by MaryFrancesRoasted Beet Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese
Roasted golden and red beets on a bed of arugula topped with toasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese and a sherry vinaigrette
by MaryFrancesBacon-Wrapped Garlic and Herb Pork Loin
Bacon-Wrapped Garlic and Herb Roasted Pork Loin
by MaryFrancesVegetable Lasagna with No Pasta
Vegetable Lasagna with No Pasta. A wonderful meatless meal even my husband loves! I keep calling this a lasagna, yet I don’t know why, because there’s no pasta in it. But it does have layered things and mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese. Maybe it should be called a clean eggplant parmigiano because the eggplant is neither breaded nor fried and there’s very little olive oil in it. No matter, this is really, really good. It’s fresh, bright tasting and the zucchini was still a little crisp with the crunchy goodness of the bread crumbs – this is my kind of dish!
by MaryFrancesMaricel E. Presilla's Cuban Avocado Salad
Maricel E. Presilla's Cuban Avocado, Watercress, and Pineapple Salad. A beautiful presentation! Tasty too!
by MaryFrancesSauteed Baby Artichokes and Arugula Salad
Sauteed Baby Artichokes and Arugula Salad with Parmigiano
by MaryFrancesSauteed Baby Artichokes and Arugula Salad
Sauteed Baby Artichokes and Arugula Salad with Parmigiano. Just delicious!
by MaryFrancesFresh Tomato Chicken Braise
This delicious fresh tomato chicken braise is light, packed with flavor and very clean tasting. There is very little oil or fat in this dish. Yum!
by MaryFrancesMidwest Potato Salad
MIDWEST POTATO SALAD – serves 8 2 lbs. Yukon Gold or farmstand potatoes 3/4 cup chopped onions 1 stalk celery, mandoline sliced 3/4 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 dill pickle, minced 3 cornichons, minced 1 pickled hot cherry pepper, stem and seeds removed, minced 1 tbs. white wine vinegar 2 tsp. Colman’s dry mustard 1 tsp. French grey or Kosher salt 1 tsp. Hungarian sweet paprika 20 grinds black pepper 1 hard boiled egg, minced
by MaryFrancesFigs Wrapped in Proscuitto
FIGS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO – serves 2 4 fresh purple or green figs, washed, dried, stemmed and cut in half 2 slices of prosciutto 2 thin slices of English Stilton cheese, crumbled 6 toasted walnut halves, chopped (Oven “toast” at 375 degrees in a cake pan for six to eight minutes – you will probably smell them, then take them out. Toast extra to have on hand for the next time or for green beans.) Good quality, extra virgin olive oil Good quality balsamic vinegar, preferable aged, but not necessary For two plates, place 4 fig halves on each. Take the slice of prosciutto and tear into 4 pieces and wrap around each fig half. Sprinkle on the Stilton and chopped walnut pieces. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil (like a tsp. on each plate) and then drizzle with a tiny bit of vinegar too (a few drops). Serve immediately and listen to your guest tell you how much he/she LOVES you!
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