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!

Roasted Tomatoes

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I refuse to throw tomatoes away. When they start getting a little soft, I cut them in half (or leave whole if they are small tomatoes), and roast with spices and toppings. Use them as a side dish, build a salad around them, or make sauce or soup or a salsa. Oddly enough, once you…

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Clifton Day Trip

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A couple of friends and I went to Clifton one day this week.  Besides spending some time (and money) in two antique malls, we had a great lunch at Somethin’s Brewing.  It happened to be Fat Tuesday and the chef made a delicious gumbo, red beans and rice, and cornbread.  After lunch we went to…

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Ham (Meat) Loaf Two Ways

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I know the picture is not exactly of ham loaf, it’s of sliced leftover ham loaf, fried!  I forgot to take a picture before I fried it.  As you can see, it’s fabulous this way.  Check the instructions at the bottom of the recipe.  This is one of my go-to recipes for leftover ham. PrintHam…

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Sweet and Savory Popcorn

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As an appetizer or snack, sweet and savory popcorn is fabulous. PrintSweet and Savory Popcorn Ingredients1-2 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cayenne 5 TBSP oil (peanut or canola) 2 TBSP sliced pickled jalapenos or 2 sliced fresh jalapeno peppers 1 tsp turmeric 1 cup popcorn 3 TBSP sugarInstructionsCombine…

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