Do you ever get the impression that corporate America forgets we are real people that need “real” food? I mean come on, if something happens to “us,” who’s going to support “them?” When I was in Portland recently, my niece gave me a book to read, Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’ve finally finished…
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!
Parmesan Squash Sticks
Now I know these aren’t Toasted Cheese Breadsticks, but for a lower calorie, good substitute, I think you’ll like these. PrintParmesan Squash Sticks IngredientsSquash, small so the seed pocket is small, cut into spears Butter, melted Grated parmesan Pepper SaltInstructionsHeat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment. Dip squash spears in butter,…
Omega 3
First, I want to make sure you know, I am not anywhere near an expert on nutrition. I am and probably always will be a student of “food science.” I read, I observe, I listen, and I question. I am my own guinea pig. When there’s enough good information, I want to make sure you’ve…
Mini Stew Pot Pies
PrintMini Stew Pot Pies Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: Serves 4 This is a great leftover dish when you don’t have enough stew for a meal, or you just can’t stand to eat it one more time. I had a little frozen and used it to make some mini pot pies.IngredientsPuff pastry, 1 sheet defrosted…
(Breakfast) Overnite Oatmeal (Slow Cooker)
This is a great way to start your day. With very little effort you have a really good breakfast. PrintOvernite Oatmeal (Slow Cooker) Ingredients1 cup steel cut oats (they must be steel cut oats) 4 cups water 1/2 cup cream 1 TBSP vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Additions: Milk, cream, sour cream, yogurt, coconut milk, or…