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Back Porch Restaurant, Belle Vernon, PA

Every once in a while I come across a restaurant with real character. These eating establishments are usually small, have a loyal following, and have been around for years. The Back Porch Restaurant in Belle Vernon is quaint, comfortable, and most importantly, serves excellent food.

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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon and Scallops

If you’re a bacon fan, this recipe will make your heart sing. The rich Alfredo sauce, paired with the sweet scallops and salty bacon is a divine combination.

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Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Recipe

One wouldn’t think that bacon and seafood goes well together, but in this case it does. The natural sweetness of the sea scallops provides a surprising flavor balance when served with thick slabs of bacon.

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Seafood Alfredo Recipe

This is a particularly rich, delicious seafood dish. It can be made with all kinds of seafood- try experimenting with different ingredients and herbs if desired.

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Mango Ceviche Recipe

Summer is almost here and it’s time to start experimenting with refreshing, seasonal meals. This particular ceviche dish can be made with a myriad of fresh seafood- use your favorite!

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Jumbo Sea Scallops Recipe

I’ve had a few requests for more scallop recipes- this particular dish is prepared with a buerre blanc sauce. Buerre blanc is a traditional French sauce and means “white butter-” it’s an emulsified sauce that usually contains butter, a wine reduction, and shallots.

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Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon

Scallops are sweet and delicate- they can easily be over-cooked, so be careful with your heat. The accompanying sauce is sweet, creamy and delicious.

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