Scalloppine al marsala
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22 de Mayo de 2011
Veal scaloppini is one of my favorite dishes but to keep the dish in line with a budget, I use pork. As you note its excellent with a variety of meats. This is a very simple version which is going into my favorites book.1 replyYo he cocinado/probado esta receta
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