I am so thrilled we have so much asparagus coming on. The challenge is to be able to come up with some new ways to use it. I left to take a walk after I made this recipe, and Don, who normally isn’t too interested in asparagus, ate all of it, before I got home! …
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!
Pasta Salad with Cashew Dressing
You’ll love this delicious, guilt-free pasta salad recipe, perfect for spring. Get a great nutrition boost, while enjoying every bite. PrintPasta Salad with Cashew Dressing IngredientsDressing 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/4 cup unhulled sesame seeds 2 medium-large carrots, chopped 1/3 cup rice wine (sake) 1/3 cup rice vinegar Thumb size piece of ginger, grated 1/2…
Calvert Trade Days
Saturday, I had a great trip to Calvert. You might remember, it’s my favorite place to get really delicious pastured pork. I thought I would combine my grocery trip, with my first visit to Calvert Trade Days, which are the third Saturday of every month. Unfortunately, they aren’t in full swing yet, but there were…
Mushroom Strata
Mushrooms and bread are a perfect match for me. This is a rich and delicious special treat. You could use it as an appetizer or side dish. If you want to make it vegetarian, leave the bacon out. PrintMushroom Strata Cook Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 12 – 16 as a side Ingredients4 TBSP butter…
Spring Harvest 2013
It’s really nice to be able to pick lettuce right outside our back door, along with the arugula coming up in the rocks around the base of the lettuce pot! But I’m most excited to start harvesting asparagus. We don’t have a lot of asparagus plants, so when the spears come up, I try to…