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I have a back log of pre-recorded TV shows, and I am slowly whittling my way through them. Last weekend, it was "The Barefoot Contessa" shows that I decided to watch. Truthfully, I tend to fast-forward through most of my recorded episodes. If something catches my eye, then I pay close attention. This recipe comes from Ina's "Back to Basics" Cookbook that I own. The episode was called "Postcards from Paris". I've never been to Paris, which also included the recipe for making Potato Basil Puree-- that I've since made, loved and posted on my blog. Had I not watched Ina's show, I probably wouldn't have made this particular recipe. Maybe it sounded so "basic", but seeing things can be powerful persuasion.
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