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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!

Potato, Chicken, and Bacon Bake

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a fabulous quick meal.  I actually put it together the night before I wanted to cook it.  When I got home from work the next day, I just threw it in the oven.  I cooked some lima beans to go with it.  For very little effort, this meal will make everyone happy. PrintPotato,…

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Weekend in Dallas and TSTC Texas Cuisine

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

We planned the trip to Dallas, then I found out the date was the same as the first Owl Creek sale.  I couldn’t stand to miss the sale, so we made an appointment with Dyna to go Friday evening and shop.  As usual there were lots of gorgeous one-of-a-kind things.  This visit to Owl Creek I…

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Pasta and Clam Sauce

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

These are a few of my favorite things – pasta, clams, and garlic!  I grew up eating this dish and it’s still very high on my list of quick, delicious, and light meals.  I used a short pasta in this recipe, because the sauce is thin, and more importantly Don likes it better.  If you…

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Making Sour Cream, Mascarpone, and Paneer

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m still experimenting with making fresh dairy products, nothing difficult or aged, just something I can have fun with, while I’m making us better food than I can buy.  If you haven’t seen the previous posts on making cultured dairy products, I’m getting milk and cream at Mill-King. PrintSour Cream Total Time: 24 hours Yield:…

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Noodles with Pork and Peanuts

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This is really cooking for one, with yummy leftovers.  I guess you could make less, but why? PrintNoodles with Pork and Peanuts Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb pork, cut into thin strips Cornstarch Dry sherry 1 bundle soba (buckwheat noodles), cooked, drained, and drizzled with sesame oil 1/4 cup crushed peanuts…

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