For a bit healthier version of chili, make deer meat and turkey chili. Refried beans add good flavor, thickness, and fiber of course (and it really stretches this dish). It’s a long list of ingredients, but it’s easy and most are spices. Of course, now I’m thinking Macaroni and Cheese would be great with this,…
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!
Shrimp Stuffing and White Fish
Make Shrimp Stuffing and White Fish as a main dish, or as an appetizer. In addition to shrimp, use crab, or a combination of both. It’s incredibly scrumptious. I made this recipe with flounder pieces during Christmas, and served it as an appetizer. There were no leftovers! When I made it the other day, I…
Herb Salmon
I am really a big fan of salmon when it’s done correctly. I very seldom order it out however, because usually the gray meat is not removed and I end up having to dissect my meal before I eat it. Besides being a bit messy, it’s a little distressing to the people with me! This…
Nine Good Foods That Could Be Bad For You, the Dirty Dozen, and Good News from the HSPH
From the Healthmonitor, 9 good foods that could be bad for you: Turkey. Low in fat and high in protein, turkey is a terrific menu option—unless you suffer from the painful joint condition known as gout, in which uric acid builds up in the body and causes severe joint pain and swelling. White meat turkey…
White Bean, Chile, and Artichoke Dip
If you like hot artichoke dip, you’ll love this. It’s a lower calorie (and healthier) version. I found some great lentil crackers I served with it (actually it was supper for me!). You could serve it with whole grain pita or whole grain crackers also. I skipped right over cooking with what’s on special this…