It was great to have green beans, for the couple weeks, while the weather was somewhat decent. So, I had to try out new ways to cook them. Because we love Asian flavors, Ginger Garlic Green Beans is our new must-have side dish! It’s incredibly delicious. PrintGinger Garlic Green Beans Ingredients2 lbs green beans, trimmed…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Bacon Blue Cheese Butternut
Our butternut squash vines have started to get squash on them. So, that prompted me to use the last squash left from our last year’s harvest. I’m always want to try new and delicious ways to prepare it. And Bacon Blue Cheese Butternut will definitely be on the fall menu. It’s amazing, and easy. PrintBacon…
Dale’s Essenhaus
Just a little northeast of Georgetown, Texas is a great “locals” eatery, Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg. So far, we’ve had a really good burger, scrumptious fried chicken, the best ever fried catfish, and amazing stuffed pork schnitzel. And yes, we’ve been there more than once! Make sure you checkout the daily specials. Also, if you…
Puff Pastry Peach Cobbler
We still have peaches frozen, from last year’s harvest. So, I decided to make an even simpler cobbler than Easy Peach Cobbler. Quick and delicious, Puff Pastry Peach cobbler is a perfect last bite. PrintPuff Pastry Peach Cobbler Ingredients2 lbs frozen peaches 1 cup sugar 1 TBSP cornstarch or flour 1 egg yolk 2 TBSP…
Smoked Pork Poppers
Jalapeños are such a staple in Texas that I’m always trying different recipes. So for this scrumptious recipe, I combined smoked pork butt and pimento cheese. Then stuff the pork and cheese mixture in a jalapeño, wrap it in bacon, and you have a stellar appetizer, Smoked Pork Poppers. Good pimento cheese is perfect for…