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Spring Greens with Checca, Artichoke Risotto, and Pork Cutlets with Marsala Cream Sauce

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Spring Greens with Checca
Add:
1 large Tomato, seeded and diced
15 Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade
Shake, and let sit at least 15 minutes to give flavors a chance to blend – shaking a few more times.
Fill bowls with fresh Spring Greens, then spoon Checca into the middle.
Artichoke Risotto

Risotto is a wonderful dish that you can add anything to.  It does take constant attention, and stirring, but you can do other things while it’s cooking.

In a deep skillet, sautee:
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 Shallot, minced
1 Cup Acquarello Rice (you can also use Arborio Rice)

As soon as rice starts to brown, pour in:
2 15-ounce cans Chicken Broth , 1/2 cup at a time.  When liquid is almost absorbed, add the next 1/2 cup.  You will see the rice plump.

When liquid is absorbed, add:
1 Cup White Wine
1 Can Artichoke Hearts, cut in half

When wine is almost absorbed, stir in:
1/2 Cup Cream
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, minced (you can use dried, but reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon)

1 Tablespoon Fresh Tarragon, minced (you can use dried, but reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Pork Cutlets with Marsala Cream Sauce
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Sprinkle 3 Boneless Pork Chops with Salt and Pepper
On a plate, stir together:
3 Tablespoons Flour
Salt and Pepper
In a large frying pan, melt:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
Dredge Pork in flour mixture, and pan-fry for 5 minutes on each side. Reserve Flour for later use.
Place on a platter and put in oven.
Add 1 more Tablespoon of Olive Oil to pan.
Stir in:
1 Shallot, minced
8 ounces Fresh Mushrooms, quartered
Cook about 5 minutes.
Add 1 more Tablespoon Butter.
Stir in reserved Flour mixture.
Pour in 1/2 Cup Marsala wine.
Continue stirring until sauce starts to thicken, then stir in 1/2 Cup Half-and-Half.
Remove platter of Pork Chops from the oven, and cover with sauce.  When plated, sprinkle with fresh Parsley.
Enjoy!
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