PrintGingerbread (Gluten Free) IngredientsMake sure all ingredients are at room temperature. 1/2 cup coconut oil or softened butter 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup molasses 3 eggs, room temp 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, room temp 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1-2 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 cup garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup quinoa or…
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!
What the Brassica Family Can Do For You – Kohlrabi Two Ways
I know most people aren’t that familiar with kohlrabi, but they’re a great way to diversify your diet. Whenever my dad fixed corned beef and cabbage, kohlrabi were in the pot. Hard to find except at farmers markets and in larger metropolitan areas, but they are so easy to grow. The seeds are available almost…
Chickpea and Olive Salad
This is another great summer salad. It has an ingredient we haven’t talked about before, Sweet Chili Sauce. You’ll find it in the Asian section of the grocery store or in Asian markets. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s hot, very hot. Beans are a larger part of our diet lately, so I’ve been…
The End of Spring on the Ranch
We’re saying goodbye to spring at the ranch. The Indian Blanket replaced the Blue Bonnets and Stork’s Bill. They have just been gorgeous. This is an update from John and Dyna at Owl Creek Ceramics: We have just received our first shipment of baskets from Africa! We are so excited! I’m crazy about…
Sauteed Nopalitos (Cactus)
One more cactus recipe. Come on, it’s our native vegetable. When life gives you cactus, cook it and eat it! Think of it as your Cinco de Mayo dish. PrintSauteed Nopalitos (Cactus) IngredientsYoung, tender, cactus pads Extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, or butter Emeril’s Essence, or other cajun seasoning Granulated garlic powder Ground cumin…