Decided to travel to Panama, just for the food of course! Yesterday, we realized miracles do happen, because when we were traveling through Houston, our gate that we flew from was almost next door to Cat Cora’s Kitchen. I forgot to take food pictures, because it was so good, we just started eating. And I…
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!
Slimmed Down, Dressed Up Tuna (Cooking For One)
This is a light version of tuna salad, with big flavor. You’ll get two meals out of one can of tuna. I had mine in lettuce wraps with pickled garden veggies. PrintSlimmed Down, Dressed Up Tuna (Cooking For One) Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: Serves 1 with leftovers! IngredientsSalad 1 (4.5 oz) can tuna packed…
Cooking Classes at TSTC
Star of Texas Strip Steak Cooking Class Sept. 8 Learn to cook and grill with one of the top chefs in Waco: Texas State Technical College’s own certified executive chef and educator, Mark Schneider. In the first of three classes, students will prepare a Star of Texas strip steak glazed in homemade Texas barbecue sauce…
Quick Larb (Salad)
Larb is a type of meat salad, and is one of my favorite things. Angela has given us a quick way to fix this scrumptious dish. If you want to add herbs, cilantro and mint work well. PrintQuick Larb Salad Author: AngelaIngredients1 lb ground turkey 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped…
Okra Pie With Tomato Jam
So I was thinking, what’s a new way to make okra and tomatoes. You could call this a pie or a savory cheesecake, but ever you call it, it’s delish. Use it as a side, an appetizer, or a main dish. I’m sure you’re not surprised that I’d find another use for the Moroccan Tomato…