I made some ricotta for Mario Batali’s Crazy Lasagna recipe, and I had lots of ricotta leftover. So, I decided to make a ricotta cheesecake with an exotic twist, because it is the holiday season! This is a less dense, but really scrumptious cheesecake. Orange Blossom water is available at specialty stores, and Middle Eastern…
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!
Peanut Butter Cup, Banana Bread Muffins
These are fabulous holiday treats. They are delicious for dessert or breakfast. PrintPeanut Butter Cup, Banana Bread Muffins Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Makes 18 large muffins IngredientsBanana bread batter 18 Miniature Reese’s Cups, outer wrappers removedInstructionsHeat oven to 350. Grease muffin tins. Fill tins with banana bread batter to 3/4 full. Place a peanut…
Three Pepper Chicken and Sausage (Slow Cooker)
Don bought me an early Christmas gift, the Cuisinart 4-in-1 Multicooker (7 qt). My niece told me about it, and after they used them in some of the New Seasons Markets, the reviews were good. Of course, I had to try it! It’s a great cooker, and if you plan to purchase, don’t pay full…
Tomato Tart
This is a delicious side or appetizer. The original recipe was from one of Nina’s cookbooks, and I’ve made my version! I used my homemade mayonnaise in the topping. PrintTomato Tart Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 8-12 Ingredients2 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved Salt Flour 1 pie crust pastry 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey…
Fried Dove Breasts in Cream Gravy
This past weekend was one of those times when I felt like a “medium” for recipes. My nephew and I decided to do some recipes with a bunch of dove breasts that I defrosted. To my surprise, the ones in the cream gravy were outstanding. They turn out tender and scrumptious, and the gravy makes…