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…
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!
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…
Country Pork and Potatoes (Slow Cooker)
PrintCountry Pork and Potatoes (Slow Cooker) Ingredients4 slices bacon, diced 4 thick pork chops 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 10-12 sage leaves 1 TBSP fresh rosemary leaves (more if you like the flavor) 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup gin 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 heaping TBSP…
Bacon and Egg Pizza
What’s not to like about bacon and eggs, even at supper time. A pizza is a great way to make a quick lunch or supper, or for that matter, this would be a great breakfast. The toppings are anything you can think up! PrintBacon and Egg Pizza IngredientsPita or flat bread Roasted tomatoes (as for…
May 19 Waco Downtown Farmers Market
It was another great Sat. at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market. In addition to being a great farmers market, you just feel good when you’re there, because it’s such a fantastic atmosphere. Caprino Royale was finally there, and I got some fresh feta. Now I’m not a lover of goat milk products, but when they’re…