Francesca's Intimo
Hours & Location
293 E Illinois Rd,
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-735-9235
Sunday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday & Saturday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday
3:00PM - 6:00 PM
Francesca’s Intimo opened in early 2001 in the beautiful town of Lake Forest near the historic Deer Path Inn. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.
Menus
- Happy Hour
- Prix-Fixe Lunch
- Dining Room Menu
- Lunch
- Wine & Cocktail List
- Gluten Friendly Menu
- Dessert Menu
- Kid's Menu
Available
Monday - Friday
3 - 6 PM
Happy Hour
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Bruschette all Romana
GARLIC TOAST WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA
$8
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Bruschette con Ricotta
GARLIC TOAST WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA, HONEY, SEA SALT, CRACKED PEPPER, EVOO
$8
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Cozze Rosso o Bianco
PEI MUSSELS WITH CHOICE OF MARINARA AND HERBS OR WHITE WINE, SPINACH, TOMATOES
$9
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Polpette della Nonna
HOMEMADE BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS, POMODORO, SEASONED RICOTTA, TOASTED CIABATTA
$9
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Spaghetti con Mozzarella
POMODORO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
$10
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Francesca’s Smash Burger
6 OZ BURGER, CRISPY PANCETTA, CALABRIAN AIOLI, BALSAMIC CIPOLLINI ONIONS, FONTINA, ROASTED TOMATOES, ARUGULA
$12
$25
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Bruschette alla Romana
Soup of the Day
ENTRÉE
choice of
Entrée Salad
Pasta
Panino
Pesce del Giorno
Pollo del Giorno
DOLCI
choice of
Tiramisu
Profiterole
NO SUBSTITUTIONS. SOME REGULAR MENU ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM THE OFFER.
Dining Room Menu
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Bruschette alla Romana
GARLIC TOAST, MARINATED TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Burrata con Pomodore
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, PETITE BASIL, SABA, EVOO
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Carpaccio alla Francesca
THINLY-SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, LEMON, OLIVE OIL, GRANA PADANA
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Prosciutto e Rucola
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, ARUGULA, AGED BALSAMIC, LEMON, AND PARMIGIANO
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Polpette della Nonna
HOMEMADE BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS, POMODORO, SEASONED RICOTTA, TOASTED CIABATTA
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI MUSSELS WITH CHOICE OF MARINARA AND HERBS OR WHITE WINE, SPINACH AND TOMATOES, SERVED WITH TOASTED CIABATTA
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Funghi del Bosco
HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS, CRISPY SHALLOTS, OREGANO, TOASTED SESAME, TAHINI BAGNA CAUDA
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, WILTED SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI WITH MARINARA
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata Caesar*
ROMAINE, GARLIC CROUTONS, SHAVED PARMIGIANO, CAESAR DRESSING
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Insalata Asparagi
ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES, CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE, DRESSED WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Della Casa
HEARTS OF PALM, AVOCADO, LEMON, TOMATOES, AND OLIVE OIL
Paste & Riso
Please refer to Gluten-Friendly Menu for Gluten-Friendly Pasta selections-
Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
VODKA SAUCE, BASIL, MOZZARELLA, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE
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Lumache alla Melanzane
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
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Fettuccine Limone e Gamberi
ROCK SHRIMP, LEMON, CHILI FLAKE, CHIVES, GARLIC, AND BREAD CRUMBS
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Ravioli con Asparagi e Mascarpone
BROWN BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS TIPS, CACIOCAVALLO CHEESE, CHIVES
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Casarecce alla Boscaiolo
SAUTÉED WILD MUSHROOMS, VEAL TIPS, HERBS, GARLIC, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL, POMODORO
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Linguine all Fagottaro
CHILLED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA OVER HOT LINGUINE IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE
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Pesce al Balsamico
PACIFICO STRIPED BASS, TUSCAN KALE, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CAPERS AND LEMON BALSAMIC SAUCE
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Risotto del Giorno
CHEF'S DAILY PREPARATION
Secondi
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Pollo Arrosto alla Romana
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, ROSEMARY, LEMON, OLIVE OIL, ROASTED POTATOES
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Pollo Francese
CRISPY CHICKEN BREAST, SHAVED LEMON, GREEN BEANS, LEMON-HERB CREAM SAUCE
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Vitello Sassi*
PAN-ROASTED VEAL MEDALLIONS, ROASTED ARTICHOKES, MUSHROOMS, HERBS, BRANDY SAUCE
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Maiale con Cipollotti*
12 OZ DOUBLE CUT BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP, GRILLED SPRING ONIONS, ROASTED GARLIC, AGED BALSAMIC, SALSA VERDE, SEA SALT
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Salmone alla Fresca*
ATLANTIC SALMON, AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, SABA, BASIL
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Pesce Bianco ai Balsamico*
PACIFICO STRIPED BASS, TUSCAN KALE, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, CHERRY TOMATOES, CAPERS AND LEMON BALSAMIC
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Scampi alla Francesca
JUMBO SHRIMP, SEA SCALLOPS, GARLIC, TOMATOES, SPINACH, BALSAMICO, LEMON
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
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Sausage & Peppers
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Lunch
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Bruschette alla Romana
GARLIC TOAST, MARINATED TOMATOES, BASIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA
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Burrata con Pomodore
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, PETITE BASIL, SABA, EVOO
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Calamari Fritti
CRISPY CALAMARI WITH MARINARA
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Carpaccio alla Francesca*
THINLY-SLICED RAW NY STRIP, CAPERS, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, LEMON, OLIVE OIL, GRANA PADANA
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Prosciutto e Rucola*
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, ARUGULA, AGED BALSAMIC, LEMON, AND PARMIGIANO
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Polpette della Nonna
HOMEMADE BEEF AND PORK MEATBALLS, POMODORO, SEASONED RICOTTA, TOASTED CIABATTA
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Funghi del Bosco
HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOMS, CRISPY SHALLOTS, OREGANO, TOASTED SESAME, TAHINI BAGNA CAUDA
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Lenticchie e Spinaci
BRAISED LENTILS, WILTED SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI MUSSELS WITH CHOICE OF MARINARA AND HERBS OR WHITE WINE, SPINACH AND TOMATOES, SERVED WITH TOASTED CIABATTA
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
ROMAINE, ENDIVE, RADICCHIO, TOMATOES, PEA PODS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, BLUE CHEESE, LEMON AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
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Insalata Cesare con Pollo*
ROMAINE, CAESAR DRESSING, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, GARLIC CROUTONS, PARMIGIANO
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Eggplant Caprese
FRIED EGGPLANT, MARINATED TOMATOES, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, SABA
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Insalata Della Casa
HEARTS OF PALM, AVOCADO, LEMON, TOMATOES, AND OLIVE OIL
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Insalata Tre-Colore con Gamberi
ARUGULA, RADICCHIO, BELGIAN ENDIVE, SAUTÉED JUMBO GULF SHRIMP, TOMATOES, BALSAMIC, SHAVED PARMIGIANO
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Pomodoro e Salmone*
ATLANTIC SALMON TOMATOES, ONIONS, SICILIAN CURED OLIVES, BASIL, CUCUMBERS
Paste
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Paccheri alla Vodka e Salsiccia
VODKA SAUCE, BASIL, MOZZARELLA, CRUMBLED SAUSAGE
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Lumache alla Melanzane
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, ROASTED EGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL
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Fettuccine Limone e Gamberi
ROCK SHRIMP, LEMON, CHILI FLAKE, CHIVES, GARLIC, AND BREAD CRUMBS
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Casarecce alla Boscaiola
SAUTÉED WILD MUSHROOMS, VEAL TIPS, HERBS, GARLIC, SICILIAN OLIVE OIL, POMODORO
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Linguine al Fagottaro
CHILLED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, FRESH MOZZARELLA OVER HOT LINGUINE IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE
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Risotto del Giorno
CHEF'S DAILY PREPARATION
Panini e Piatti
served with choice of french fries or mixed green salad-
Panino di Pesce*
BATTERED COD, LEMON CAPER AIOLI, BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES, ARUGULA, BRIOCHE BUN
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Francesca's Smash Burger*
SMASHED BURGER PATTY, CRISPY PANCETTA, CALABRIAN AIOLI, BALSAMIC CIPOLLINI ONIONS, FONTINA, ROASTED TOMATOES, ARUGULA
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Panino con Salsiccia
ROASTED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS, RED ONIONS, BASIL, GARLIC, HERBS, POMODORO, AND FRENCH BAGUETTE
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Panino con Polpette
NONNA'S MEATBALLS, POMODORO, ROASTED ONIONS, SWEET PROVOLONE, FRENCH BAGUETTE
Contorni
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Pasta Aglio e Olio
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Sautéed Shrimp
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Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
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Sausage & Peppers
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Roasted Potatoes
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Sautéed Spinach
Wine & Cocktail List
Our wine selections and handmade cocktails are ever-changing and evolving.
See what's seasonal and fresh on our current list!
Gluten Friendly Menu
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Calamari in Padella
Sautéed calamari, capers, roma tomato, spinach, garlic, lemon, chili flake, extra virgin olive oil
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Carpaccio con Avocado*
Thinly-sliced raw NY strip, capers, tomato, mushroom, avocado, lemon, olive oil, grana padana
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Cozze Bianco o Rosso*
PEI mussels with marinara and herbs OR white wine, spinach and tomatoes
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Prosciutto e Rucola*
prosciutto di parma, arugula, aged balsamic, lemon, and parmigiano
Insalate
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Insalata alla Francesca
Romaine, endive, and radicchio with blue cheese, fresh vegetables, lemon, and balsamic
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Insalata Cesare
Romaine, shaved parmigiano, Caesar dressing
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Insalata Asparagi
asparagus, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil
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Carciofi alla Piccata
Braised artichoke hearts, garlic, caper, lemon white wine sauce
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Insalata Della Casa
hearts of palm, avocado, lemon, tomatoes, and olive oil
Paste
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Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia
Vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta alla Melanzane
spicy tomato sauce, roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil
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Pasta Asparagi e Mascarpone
brown butter sauce, asparagus tips, caciocavallo cheese, chives
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Pasta alla Boscaiola
sautéed wild mushrooms, veal tips, herbs, garlic, sicilian olive oil, pomodoro
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Risotto del Giorno
chef's daily preparation
Secondi
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Pollo al Limone
sautéed chicken breast, capers, spinach, lemon and white wine sauce
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Pollo Francese
chicken breast, shaved lemon, green beans, lemon-herb cream sauce
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Maiale con Cipollotti*
12 oz double cut berkshire pork chop, grilled spring onions, roasted garlic, aged balsamic, salsa verde, sea salt
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Pesce al Balsamico*
catch of the day, tuscan kale, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, capers, and lemon balsamic sauce
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Salmone alla Fresca*
Grilled salmon, tomato, avocado, red onion, olive oil, basil, lemon, saba over grilled asparagus
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Scampi alla Francesca
jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, balsamico, lemon
Dolci
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Frutta di Sottobosco
Fresh mixed berries, vanilla whipped cream
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Gelati e Sorbetti
Ask your server for today’s selections
Dolci
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Tiramisu
espresso & rum-soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cream, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
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Chocolate Torte
many layers of chocolate cake and chocolate fudge, vanilla bean gelato, cherries and chocolate sea salt crumble
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Sticky Toffee Carrot Cake
candied walnut and orange, sour cream gelato
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Lemongrass & Olive Oil Panna Cotta
fresh strawberries, candied pistachio, lemon agrumato
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Profiteroles
warm cream puffs, pistachio gelato, chocolate sauce
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Sloppy Sundae
vanilla gelato, caramel, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, maraschino cherry, whipped cream
Children's Menu
Available for children 12 and under.
All items are served with your choice of soft drink, milk or juice, and a scoop of gelato.
Pasta
$9.95-
Spaghetti & Meatball
with tomato sauce
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Rigatoni
with butter
Entrées
$10.95Served with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli and carrots, or strawberries.
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Crispy Chicken Tenders
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Grilled Chicken Breast
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Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
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Roasted Salmon
with lemon mayo