What a great way to make delicious risotto without standing over the stove. I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker, but I’m sure it would work. I’ve started cooking outside (not in the kitchen) since it’s turned hot. Luckily, I have an oven in the garage. And I don’t seem to be able to…
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!
Common Mistakes in the Kitchen That Could Make You Sick
Prevention had a great article about how healthy your kitchen is, and it covers everything from pets, plastic containers, sponges, the fridge, food storage and more, click here for the article. Recently I saw a news story about washing fruits and vegetables. Specifically it was about a listeria outbreak caused by cantaloupes (listeria was present…
Sauerkraut and Bacon Casserole
This is another one of Dot’s recipes that she always made for her family when they had BBQ. I was cleaning out my pantry, so I didn’t use the exact ingredients as listed. Instead of tomatoes and sugar, I use some all natural tomato soup (same weight as the tomatoes in the recipe) and omitted…
Lentil Salad
PrintLentil Salad This would be such an easy dish to have as a side, or as main course with brown rice, or as an appetizer on a crostini.Ingredients1 cup dry lentils 1 1/2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder 2-3 TBSP extra…
Squash and Parmesan Flat
I’m looking for more ways to work with squash this year, and this is my new favorite. It’s quick and delicious. Our squash crop is doing really nicely. I’ve actually had enough to share already, Of course it’s at a price. We have to go out every evening and pick bugs and eggs off the…