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…
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!
Things to do on Saturdays
Owl Creek Ceramics was really wonderful this morning. Dyna has designed some great picture frames, there were lots of ornament / necklace pieces, and a sunset plate and stand that was stunning. I picked up a few small pieces for gifts. Dyna showed me her new keyhole garden. I am so envious! The next…
Bluebonnets Last Stand
The bluebonnets are starting to fade, but Kathy and I finally hiked out on our father-in-law’s place to see the wildflowers. It’s still hard to believe we are graced with so much beauty after last summer. The family cemetery always seems to have the best stand of blooms!
Green Beans – Two Ways
PrintBrown Butter Green Beans IngredientsButter Fresh green beans Salt and pepperInstructionsPlace butter in a pot or pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter becomes a very light brown. Remove from heat. Salted butter will brown faster. For info on brown butter, click here. Place green beans in boiling salted water, and cook…
Potatoes, Olives, and Onions
PrintPotatoes, Olives, and Onions Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 3-4 This recipe was inspired by a recipe from French Cooking at Home.Ingredients3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 pound baby red or gold potatoes, sliced in about 1/4″ pieces 2 medium onions sliced 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper 4 cloves garlic, sliced…