I am not a chocolate lover, but I do appreciate good chocolate. When I’m having company, and I don’t have time to make dessert, chocolate is always a sure thing. And if you’ve had a big meal, a little bite is all you need. Fix a tray with a couple of different selections. Add…
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!
Cornbread and Sausage Dressing
I’m still thinking of interesting ways to combine ingredients for holiday dishes. This one is excellent, unless you’re a southern cornbread dressing purist. I’m really a stuffing person. I grew up eating a bread and gizzard stuffing (hot, cold, and for breakfast, lunch, or supper). I still love it, but not many people in the…
Peas de Resistance
This year I want some different and interesting sides for the holidays. For a quick and scrumptious side, this is it, and you’ll look like the most awesome cook. PrintPeas de Resistance Cook Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2-3 TBSP butter 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 12 oz frozen peas 3…
Holiday Kitchen Tips
Here are a few things that help make kitchen time a little easier. If you have some things you would like to share, please add them in the comment section. Keep water from boiling over I am so tired of having my potatoes boil over. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time…
Small Bites
Tis the season to think about small bites or appetizers. These are just a few, two are really quick, so let’s talk about those first. I cut small pieces of Parmesan cheese, wrapped them with a small piece of salami, and stuck a toothpick in it. A black or green olive skewered on the toothpick,…