Author: Kathy I just made some homemade tomato soup because I can’t ever find a really good one that doesn’t have wheat in it or is just too expensive. PrintTomato Soup Ingredients2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 carrot chopped in small slices 1 large rib of celery chopped 1/4 chopped onion 1/4 chopped…
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
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…
Clifton Day Trip
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…
Ham (Meat) Loaf Two Ways
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…
Sweet and Savory Popcorn
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…