2010 Finalist Contest Entry
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- Recipe Title:
- Creamy Seaside Shells with Pan Seared Scallops and Seasonal Vegetables
- Pairing:
- Pinot Grigio
- Category:
- Main Course
- Submitted By:
- Laurie L.
- Location:
- Essex, MA
- Date Added:
- June 01, 2010
- Votes:
- 4459
- Comments:
- 259
Creamy Seaside Shells with Pan Seared Scallops and Seasonal Vegetables
Paired with Pinot Grigio
Description:
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with seafood, particularly when prepared with a delicate sauce, fresh garden vegetables, herbs and zesty citrus. Delicious served warm or cold.
Ingredients:
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed & broken into bite sized pieces
- 1 small yellow (summer) squash, cut in 1/2 lengthwise & thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound medium shell pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups leeks, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, patted dry & sprinkled lightly with salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz goat cheese, broken in to small chunks
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Zest of one lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and place asparagus and squash in a single layer in the pan. Drizzle with 2 TBSP oil, season with salt & pepper and bake for 7 minutes. Cook shells in salted water until al dente. Drain, pour into a large bowl, toss with 1 TBSP oil, season with salt and pepper and cover to keep warm. Meanwhile melt 3 TBSP oil with butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and cook over medium heat, 5-10 minutes or until cooked. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Increase heat to high and sear scallops on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan, cover and set aside. Add Pinot Grigio and broth, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Return leeks and garlic to pan and whisk to combine. Slowly add goat cheese, and whisk until a creamy sauce forms. Stir in all vegetables and combine with pasta. Stir in dill and zest. Serve topped with 3-4 scallops per bowl.
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Comments
Please leave me a comment and tell me what you think about my recipe and video!
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Awesome, Laurie! Looks fantastic!
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This sounds wonderful! Think Iw ill have to give it a try some night over the summer
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Looks fabulous--I love scallops!
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That looks SO delish!! And the video was super professional!!
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I would like some right now! Great job, Laurie!
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Sounds wonderful!
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that looks great..
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I can't wait to try this. All my favorites foods in one dish! Nice job explaining how to prepare your recipe!
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Having followed this recipe to the tea I found this to be one of the best pasta-seafood dishes I have had!
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Sounds great, can't wait to try it. Good Luck
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Great job Laurie, good luck
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This dish looks mouthwatering and I can't wait to get in the kitchen and make it. Laurie does an incredible job with the demo and could give any Food Network host a run for their money.
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sooooo goooood. yum!
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Yummy! Good tips! Can't wait to try it!
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Looks fantastic! Great video, can't wait to try the recipe!
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Lovely--cannot wait to try it!
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I think this is a beautiful recipe, wonderful seasonal tastes, great combination of textures.
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Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it!
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This looks absolutely delicious. I adore scallops.
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You had me at wine and scallops! The presentation by Laurie is spot on and her recipe has inspired me to get in the kitchen and make it. Can't wait to taste it for myself.
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Wow! Laurie does a terrific job with this video. After viewing this I will not be afraid to try this recipe because I feel comfortable following her.
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WOW - what a beautiful presentation! It made me want to run out and buy Pinot Grigio and scallops - great pairing and so easy to make. THKS to the chef!
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Laurie-
This is absolutely mouth watering, what a perfect compliment to the SM Pinot...YUM!!!!!!
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Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio is one of my favorite wines and I will try this because I have paired it with grilled asparagus before and the marriage of the two is fantastic!!!!
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Wow - I am so excited to try this recipe! I love how Laurie used local and in-season ingredients! I know that a glass of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio will go beautifully with this creative dish!
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Wow this really sounds good and look fantastic! Good luck and I hope they choose your recipe.
Your RWoP Friend, Grandmereb Lovestobke
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Laurie, you are such a natural:) the recipe sounds delicious, plated up looks fantastic:)
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That looks delicious and you did a great job explaining it all. I want to make that now!
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Fantastic recipe! Easy, creative and delicious. This will definitely be a dish I prepare often. Thanks so much for sharing it!
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This looks like a wonderful dinner time pasta dish. I love fresh scallops and pasta! The fresh flavors and the crispness of the Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio sound heavenly!
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Looks delicious, elegant yet simple. Great dish to share with friends. Seafood, veggies, pasta and Pinot..the perfect combination. Thank you.
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OMG what a great pairing. Maybe bc scallops and white wine are my FAV!
Great show and love the idea of changing the veges.
Well done!
Beth
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This recipe is making my mouth water just by reading it! Looking forward to trying it! Thank you!
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This dish should be called "everything healthy". And when paired with Pinot Grigio, well that tops the dish. Light , healthy and filling. When it's attractive like this dish you will drool.
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This sounds phenomenal! Will have to make this one for fathers day!!
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Great video keep them going
Thank you
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Great video! You made that recipe seems so easy to make!
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A hearty delicious looking recipe...
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This looks AMAZING! I can smell it now. :) Bookmarking this page. Thank you!
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Sounds perfect! How can one not have a wonderful meal with fresh seafood and fresh veggies - and of course a touch of the grape!
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You better WIN- cuz your recipe is the best!
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Trying to vote but the VOTE button isn't showing adn it is after midnight on the East Coast. Hmmm???
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wonderful- good luck!
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GREAT JOB Laurie!
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When can you vote?
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This looks so delicious. Great Job.
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Mmm...Sounds yummy! Can't wait to attempt it! :)
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Mmm...Sounds yummy! Can't wait to attempt it! :)
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Mmm...Sounds yummy! Can't wait to attempt it! :)
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Mmm...Sounds yummy! Can't wait to attempt it! :)
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Mmm...Sounds yummy! Can't wait to attempt it! :)
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I'm printing this recipe right now and then heading to the market!
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Feed me!! ;)
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Feed me!! ;)
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This looks and sounds awesome! I am making this as soon as I can get to the fish market!
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This dish should be at a local restaurant so I can order it...will have to check out the Santa Margheritta Pino Grigio!
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Looks delicious!!!
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Looks great!
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Laurie. Fantasic.
You are so talented.
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Awesome!
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Can't wait to try. Thanks Laurie
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Looks wonderful - can't wait to try it!
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you have my vote
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looks yummy! can't wait to make it!
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NO ONE can cook seafood like this New England cook!!!
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That looks awesom...I'm not a wine drinker but i may have to try this one....now if i can find scallops in Southern Illinois... Good luck Laurie Vincie
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Great Recipe and I think it will be perfect with Santa Margarita's Pinot Grigio! Off to the market to get the ingredients, especially the wine!
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Sounds and looks delicious!! I can't wait to try it out!!
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amazing laurie it looks delicious and you did a great job on your video performance
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great job
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What a great way to use summer squash. A great dish for a quick and delish summer meal!
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Wow, does that look good! There's no question this recipe should be chosen to compete in the cook-off.
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This would be a fabulous romantic dinner on the patio.
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It sure looks good!!!
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Love your video, Laurie
AND the dish,too !
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Delicious recipe Laurie! Well done!
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Wow--does that look fabulous! I could almost smell it through the computer screen...
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Love the video Laurie and the recipe..Yum, Yum and Yum so more. Need I say more..Best of Luck!!
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your video was great and the recipe sounds awesome! I'll be making it for sure.
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From your great video I can almost smell your great recipe! Best of Luck!!
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.My mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing your talent.
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Awesome! I am going to try this! Love the choice of wine!
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Such a wonderful recipe...elegant!
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Great job Laurie. You are such a natural in front of the camera, and you dish looks delicious.
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Looks like a simple, easy and delicious dish.
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:o)
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Look at that cook!!! She's amazing!!!
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A*W*E*S*O*M*E! Good luck!
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Looks delicious, Laurie! Can't wait to try it.
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This looks beautiful and I love Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio so it's PERFECT!
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Looks delicious! Great recipe, easy to follow, and wonderful presentation.
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I like your recipe better than the other leaders. You put some work into this. Great dish!
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I like this receipe.It is fastand easy. Best of all it is delicious.Good luckLaurie.
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It sounds delish, Laurie! Love the video!
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OMGoodness I wanted to climb into this video and take a big bite! This recipe sounds so delicious and so elegant, I'm definitly going to try this.
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I just love scallops, and that's a meal that even I can make. Nice presentation. YUM!!!
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Impressive presentation and your recipe sounds delicious
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Sounds amazing! You look amazing, you make the whole thing look so easy!
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Sounds absolutely delicious! Good luck!
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Yum! Can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Great recipe, Laurie!
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I want to swim in this sauce!
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Wow-most of my favorite ingredients. Can hardly wait to make this for father's Day.
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I vote for Laurie L.!
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Love the recipe and the ease that you show while cooking such a lovely dish!
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WOW...watching the video and reading the recipe..this sounds AWESOME!! I absolutely love all the yummy flavors in this dish!!
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You are a natural!! Love this recipe, it looks DELICIOUS!!
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it has Pinot has to be good
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i will cook this tonight
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scrumptious!!
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Sounds delicious and the video easy to follow!
Congrats!
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Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it.
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Great job! Looks delicious.
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Absolutely wonderful flavor!
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it will be good I know it
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Love this recipe.
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This recipe looks so awesome and easy to make. surely it has to be the winner
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Awesome!
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Sounds so wonderful, I will be trying this soon for sure.
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You go girl!!!!!!
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Areal taste of New England!
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I thought the video was very well prepared and I can't wait to try the recipe.
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Great Job Laurie!! Definitely on my list!!
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Yummy
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This recipe is so yummy.
My family & I love it.
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Looks so delicious!
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You make it look so easy!! What a simple and good for you seafood pasta.
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GREAT Video and recipe!!!
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Your video is right on for your great recipe..and your recipe is mouthwatering!
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I made this last night ans it is AWESOME. This will turn into a family favorite.
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this looks like a dish that could be a favorite "go to dish" it has everything i love ... great choice of ingredients.
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Yum, Sounds and looks great.Love any entree made with wine...
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Delicious sounding, planning on creating this recipe this week-end !
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Go Laurie!
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I love that not only does she pay special attention to seasonality, but she is a great teacher and really explains why these flavors pair so well. I am so hungry (and thirsty) now!
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I never know what to do with scallops other than season and broil them. This looks amazing! Thank you.
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Laurie,
If my daughter-in-law doesn't win (and she is gaining on you), we're throwing our voting block to you in the end instead of the two jokers ahead of you!
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Love this recipe!
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Okay, it's 8:06 am and I'm really hungry now!!! YUM
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This dish /W/ scallops, shells & veggies, is one one the best recipes I made. Thumbs up for this recipe. Thanks Laurie for such a delicious treat.
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Emily, I like your style...who is your daughter-in law? I'll throw my votes behind her instead of the dirty kitchen and the chef boy ardee jar sauce..
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Laurie you are a natural, love the video and your cooking!
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Looks great...but I tried to buy Scaaaaaalllluuuups from the fish market and they never hear of them. They were selling scallops however. Would those work?
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looks great!!!!!
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Perfect, Laurie, as usual!
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Three cheers for scallops!!! They can't hear you, so be loud!
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The Pinot Grigio gives this wonderful sauce a perfect taste..easy to make, great to servce family or friends.
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So much less craziness over here!!!! Bets of everything Laurie...beat those two dudes!!!
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Bob, it's the scallop pinot grigio dish on page three. But she asked today to have her video removed, as she is so over the way this contest is being run.
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We have been voting for Laurie, by the way. My daughter-in-law didn't expect to win with all the great dishes out here. Laurie deserves to win!
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Sorry we behaved badly on the two leaders pages. I suspect everyone feels it. We just said it. On the bright side, Laurie is sure to win the cookoff!
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I am so touched by the support/comments about my recipe. Want to go to Chicago and show the judges what a nice New England girl can do with a some scallops and Santa Margherita Pino Grigio! Thank you!
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I hope win! I never thought I would. Too much good competition, but I didn't know I was entering Survivor. LOL! I am going on fb tonight to ask my friends to support you and a 2 others!
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Meant, I hope YOU win! I can't type today.
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Oh, my gosh, Laurie! Your votes just turned over to 777 when I emailed to say I was going to throw you my votes. Is that a sign?
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MK-that is so sweet! Didn't know I could comment more than once. Your support means a lot to me and I love my recipe so fingers crossed! Thanks again!
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No probl with your video; it's only 4 secs over. But 4 min videos, chefs-in-training, shady voting - I asked them to take my entry down so I can have the rights to my recipe back.
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EXcelent Laurie!
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EXcelent Laurie!
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Looks absolutely mouthwatering! This recipe deserves to be in the final cook-off!
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delicious!
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If it makes you all feel better, I spoke w/contest. They are monitoring votes to make sure they are coming from unique IP's on the same day.
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I can't wait to make this! YUMMY!
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Thank MK--I had the same concern and emailed as well--great cust.svc and response. Thank you all for the votes!
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I can't wait to try this recipe out! You've explained well how to put this dish together too!
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love the recipe, good luck my friend, i wish you the best
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Sounds like a recipe I will make!
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Love the recipe and your video!
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What a delicious way to serve seafood! Yum.
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I have only read the top three recipes, but THIS recipe is the one I like the best. The one I would make at home.
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nice quick easy looks great and yummy..
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so gooooood
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Yum - sounds delicious!
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Wow, sounds perfect for an upcoming occasion I'm having.
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She is the only finalist with a thorough recipe that gives proper measurements and techniques...
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Delicious!!
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Great recipe and video! I love the New England way you say scallops.
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It looks delicious Laurie. I am going to try this for sure!
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Saw you on Facebook commenting on Recipegirl. I voted for you, absolutely LOVE this recipe!
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VOTING everyday! Good luck!!!
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Have printed the recipe & am looking forward to trying it soon!
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My husband and I love pasta & scallops and this sounds great! I will have to give it a try. It also sounds easy enough for even me to prepare! Best of luck! Beth Royals invited me to this site!
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It looks delicious!!
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Your recipe looks delicious and your video is terrific - pack your bags for Chicago!!
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This makes me want to start the grocery list to make it. now. Yum! (pretty too)
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Looks Hevenly. There is nothing in this dish I dont like. Cant wait to rty it. Great Job
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like like like!
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so good
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You make it look easy and well worth trying!! thanks Laurie and good luck
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awesome!
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This is a delicious dish to serve on a warm summer night! Just the thing to go with a glass of Santa Margarita wine.
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Looks delicious Laurie! Can't wait to try it. Good luck!
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FABULOUS!!!wonderful easy directions on the tape and sooo delicious!
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very good
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Sounds tasty!!
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Pinot has to be a good dish
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Wow awesome recipe and great video!
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like like like!
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Sure does look wonderful & easy to make. good luck!
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yumm
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HMMMMM sounds unbelievably good. I have not been succesful cooking seafood but this looks so easy. My husband is a scolop fan especially esex seafood. We need a long road trip up north.
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Laurie, your video very professional. Can not wait to try this recipe, great job!
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Laurie,the receipe looks so good.I love the idea of using fresh veggie's with it too.What a great combination and presentation!! GOOD LUCK!!! presentation..GOOD LUCK!!!
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your wonderful comments mean the world to me. Thank you so very much and keep up the good work on the voting!!
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Laurie-this recipe looks delicious and uses all of my favorites! I can't wait to make it for my family.
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this is an amazing recipe! cant wait to try it!
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WONDERFUL!!!
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so good !
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This sounds SO GOOD, and not as heavy as some of the others. im makin it.
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great idea!!!!
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Followed your video and your recipe and the dish came out fabulous! Thanks Laurie for an AWESOME meal!!!
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Pasta and seafood...yum!...thanks Laurie
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Just Sensational, cannot wiat to try it. Thanks
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Excellent ingredients
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This is one for all the seasons. great ingredients. And not too rich!
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like like LIKE!
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I think this is a very nice video, i enjoy the way you talk, you make if feel very homely and wonderful.
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I have now viewed the videos in addition to scrutinizing the recipes for content, thoroughness, and procedure. It seems that again, Laurie is the most thorough of the three contestants.
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Sounds delicious and so fun to watch you preparing it on video!
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Auntie Laurie-
It sounds SOOOOO YUMMY!!! Good luck and I really want you to win so everyone please vote for my aunt!
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love scallops, keep up the good work!!!
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yummmmm
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Love your recipe, your video and your attitude!
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Wonderful recipe!!
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How discusting e-mailing to have them vote for you and telling them how many times they can do it.How about everyone playing fair and getting legitimate votes.Some people have to win all the time.
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This looks and sounds delicious and I love that you're using seasonal veggies. Yum!
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Hello Next Food Network Star! You're delightful on camera...and those scallops...delish!
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making for the Fourth of July...can hardly wait!!
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Thank you all again for your lovely comments--they warm my heart and I am so grateful for the support.
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can i leave out the scallops? It sounds fantastic except i don't eat any seafood.
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Hi Susan-yes, you can make this with chicken-use tenders or thinly pounded cutlets. Season with the salt & pepper and cook all the way through. Remove from pan and follow directions as written
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My husband made this tonight and it was so delicious. I feel it was the quality of something I would order in a fine dining resteraunt. Yum!
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receipe looks wonderful cant wait to make
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Love your recipe and can't wait to watch you cook it
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mmmmmmmm..
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Beautiful dish!
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sounds scrumptious....I will be attempting this soon.....as I cannot wait to taste this. Thank you Laurie
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Laurie, I keep voting as I know you have the No. One recipe.
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This recipe is very fresh, perfect for a summer dinner.
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UM,LUM YUM SUM how many times do you vote for yourself
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You Rock Laurie!
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I can hardly wait to share this with my mother and friends.
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if Laurie made it it has to be good
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I am going to make this Friday night for company. Yum. Laurie, I think you got this one in the bag!
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Looks Delicious! Laurie is quite a talented chef who has a great personality that really shines through on video!
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Excellent dish, can't wait to serve it again!!!
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Have done this twice now--second time didn't have the scallops--or squash. Used peas and shrimp..Quick and soooo good--into the favorite file 5*
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U Go! D-in-law had death in the family. Stress of this vote-a-rama got to her. I have health issues, so I have only been on here hit and miss. I don’t think we helped you that much but congrats!
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Made it last night. It is wonderful and even my kids liked it!
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I love the mix of vegetables in this recipe. The fresh dill really compliments everything.
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Thank you again for the lovely compliments. I love hearing how the dish came out when you made it and I so appreciate the votes!
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Laurie, your video is awesome,, you are a natural,, move over Rachel Ray.. don't forget us when your famous... you are so gonna win,, miss you too.
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go Laurie
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Made this last evening with a dear friend. What a terrific meal! Well done Laurie.
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I am printing the recipe and trying it tonight.The ingredients are my favorite,the video is great and makes it easy to follow.Good luck,I think you have a winner!!!!!
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It looks easy to make and delicious to eat!
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