I admit, ramen is one of my go-to comfort meals. And it’s soup, which is an added bonus for me! You can add almost anything you can think of. I did add roasted chicken to my Ramen With Veggies this time. It’s the broth base of the ramen that makes all the difference. PrintRamen With…
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!
Salmon With Garlic Eggplant
I wish I had imagined this combination a long time ago. For an amazing main dish, make Salmon With Garlic Eggplant for a special occasion, or when you want to feel special! This is a simple dish that’s restaurant quality. Just a reminder – The current email subscription service is going away this summer. If…
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Salmon Asparagus Mushroom Soup
We’re having a fairly good asparagus harvest this year. Because I’m not in much of a cooking mood, I want some easy, but delicious ways o prepare it. With some pantry items and a bunch of asparagus, create the simple magic of Salmon Asparagus Mushroom Soup. It’s an amazing spring treat. PrintSalmon Asparagus Mushroom…
Ginger Garlic Broccoli
Continuing with new delicious sides, I decided on Ginger Garlic Broccoli. This is a quick and easy side dish, with the taste of Asia. PrintGinger Garlic Broccoli Ingredients1 TBSP grape seed oil 1 1/2 lbs frozen broccoli florets (or use fresh, if you prefer) 3-4 green onions, diced 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced Thumb-size…