I wish I had thought if this before. We always save some squash seeds every year to plant. Then we compost the rest, and some squash comes up in the compost. This year I decided to try Butternut Squash Sprouts. They are so easy to start and delicious cooked or raw. Actually, you could sprout…
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!
Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
I’ve had this recipe on the blog for quite a while, but I can never seem to find it! So, here it is again. If you’ve ended up with lots of end-of-season tomatoes, Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce is a scrumptious and easy recipe. In addition, it freezes well. For larger tomatoes, just cut them into…
Cheddar Ranch Squash Casserole
We grow butternut squash every year, and the harvest is over. As usual, I look for new and interesting ways to cook it. If you’ve never tried butternut squash, this is the recipe to start with! Cheddar Ranch Squash Casserole is absolutely scrumptious, and perfect for special occasions. If you need some help picking out…
Sauerkraut Salad
Naturally fermented raw sauerkraut is really good for you. However, I’ve only appreciated it in a Reuben sandwich, until now. Sauerkraut salad is a superb side dish, much like slaw. And although I love slow cooked pork and sauerkraut, all the beneficial bacteria is killed by the heat. Sauerkraut Salad is excellent with fish, bbq,…
Garlic Chive Scapes With Celery
If you want an awesome combination of Asian flavors, Garlic Chive Scapes With Celery needs to be on your menu. Somehow, I overbought organic celery. Since it’s the time of year to harvest garlic chive scapes, I started concocting recipes! And yes there is a difference between organic and commercial celery. What most people notice…