Flan is a favorite in our house, and Thanksgiving is a great excuse to make it. It’s hard to go wrong with any flavor of flan. We’ve been know to have chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese, and now is the perfect time for pumpkin. It seems like a bit of a fussy recipe, but once you…
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!
Must Have Chocolate
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…
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…