The garden harvest is starting to slow down, so let’s talk about fruits. There is an abundance of local fruit now. First let’s talk about pantry item options, so you can whip up a delicious side or dessert in record time. mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese), yogurt, feta, and/or whipped cream nuts – almonds, pecans,…
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!
Okra and Potatoes
PrintOkra and Potatoes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients4 medium potatoes 3 TBSP butter 3 TBSP olive oil 1/2 – 1 lb okra, cut into pieces 1 large onion, thinly sliced Emerils Essence or other Cajun seasoning Smoked paprika (optional)InstructionsBoil potatoes with skin on, until just fork tender. Drain and peel when…
Panzanella Caprese Salad
This is definitely the year for garden tomatoes, and I’m still trying to use them all. Since we love Caprese Salad and Panzanella (bread) Salad, I decided to combine them. This is a scrumptious dish and one that I have to keep myself from eating the whole thing. PrintPanzanella Caprese Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes…
Red Tomato Cornbread
The San Marzano (Roma) tomato harvest is burying me. I’ve been drying a lot of them to use the rest of the year. Today I decided to do a spin on the Green Tomato Casserole. I hesitated to talk about this creation, because I used a cornbread I made with okra and garbanzo beans in…
Southwest Potato Cakes
If you make this once, it will become one of your regular recipes. The flavor and the texture are fabulous. They are great accompanied by the Corn and Sweet Potato Salsa. You may want to substitute cilantro or fresh oregano for the basil in the Corn and Sweet Potato Salsa. And just a reminder, while…