What a light, delicious, and easy dessert this is. A springform pan is great if you want to unmold the torte for presentation purposes, but not necessary. It won’t change the spectacular taste. If you’re in a crunch for time, make it in individual servings, like parfait glasses. PrintChocolate Torte (Gluten Free) IngredientsCrust 3/4 cup…
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!
Cranberry Pecan Kale
If you’ve never tried kale, now is your chance, because you’ll love it fixed this way. PrintCranberry Pecan Kale IngredientsOlive oil Kale, cleaned, center rib removed, and chopped Dry sherry or white wine Broth Honey (about 1 tsp) Balsamic vinegar Granulated onion powder Granulated garlic powder Soy sauce Dried cranberries Crushed pecans Toasted sesame oilInstructionsHeat…
Keyhole Gardening
After reading the article in this month’s Co-op Power Magazine, I’m really intrigued by this type of gardening. Since it works so well in drought areas, and we’re supposed to have another summer from hell, it seems like the thing to do. In some of my current raised beds, I’m hoping to have compost stacks…
Pork Chops with Balsamic Sauce
This is a great main dish for a special occasion, it’s simple and elegant. I used this in one of the Valentine’s menus for cooking classes I did for Whole Foods. PrintPork Chops with Balsamic Sauce Ingredients16 oz balsamic vinegar 1 peeled shallot 2-3 sage leaves or a sprig of rosemary 4 thick cut pork…
Temple Revisited and Chinese Food in Waco
Had a little outing in the Temple area, and here’s some places you might like. Teddy Bear Bakery – only 4 months old. He bakes his own bread for the sandwiches, has a muffin of the day, and some great all natural sodas. The website is still under construction, but you can get the address…