I’m working on replacing the sugar we use with healthier choices. Date sugar is really intriguing because it has 1/2 the calories of regular sugar, you use less, and it has more nutrients (in theory). Agave Nectar 1 cup = 960 calories For 1 cup sugar use ¾ cup agave, and…
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!
Lemon Caper Sauce with Leftovers (Cooking for One)
Don’t let leftovers make you crazy this holiday season, try this super quick and simple way to make a scrumptious meal. With some of the leftover turkey, steak, and mashed potatoes, I made a couple small open-face sandwiches. Eat this alone, so you can lick the plate! Saturday is the last open house this year…
Autumn Pecan Hunt
The wind has really helped with the pecan harvest. There are so many pecans, it’s hard to keep up. Because of all of the planted areas around the house, it’s like an Easter egg hunt to find some of them. These are just from a couple hours of gathering. In total there’s at least 200…
Artichoke and Spinach Cheesecake
Really why make artichoke dip, when you can turn it into a great appetizer cheesecake. I found some mini springform pans, so I made mini cheesecakes (just in case you think the pecans, tomatoes, and olives look like they come from the land of giants!). PrintArtichoke and Spinach Cheesecake Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes…
Growing Greens This Winter
I’m surprised there’s some nice fall color this year, and I might as well enjoy it, since not much is going on in the garden. Although, I noticed the nasturtiums I planted in an oblong pot outside my back door are coming up. I’m looking forward to the color as winter progresses, and the…