A friend of Dot’s brought over a stalk of really ripe bananas from his yard. There’s no way to tell you how thrilled I was, because they are Apple Bananas. One of the first things I do when we arrive in Hawaii for vacation is find some Apple Bananas. Very seldom have I ever seen…
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!
Garden Rice Salad
When I went to my in-laws the other day, they had a great rice salad. This is my spin on it. Use any veggies you have on hand and leftover rice. I almost always make brown rice, so this salad has a “deep” tone. That’s my culinary word, and I’m sticking to it! The recipe…
Pork, Sauerkraut, and Apples (Slow Cooker)
For me, this recipe is all about fall flavors, and comfort food. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. For sure, it will be on the meal rotation in our kitchen until spring. PrintPork, Sauerkraut, and Apples Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients1 (14.5 oz) can sauerkraut, including juice 1 large…
Austin Again and Killeen Restaurant
Let’s start with Killeen. I enlisted Don to do some research for me while he was in Killeen. The restaurant / cafeteria in Seton Hospital is supposed to have a great chef. Since Don was working in Killeen, I thought it might be a good time to check it out. He was pretty impressed, even…
Make Your Own Salad Dressing
Author: Angela Salad dressing, specifically vinaigrette, is really just a formula: 3 parts oil to 1 part acid to 1 part binder – Add together in a container with a lid (so you can shake and combine) and taste for the flavor components Choose your oil: Olive oil, sesame oil, grape seed oil, flax…