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…
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!
What’s in the Fridge Frittata
It was one of those days when I looked in the fridge and said, “What can I make?” And this is the recipe that happened. I’m not very fond of radishes, but they turn mild when cooked and this was delicious. However, if you’ve got some leftover asparagus because you took advantage of this week’s…
Risotto with Asparagus
This is usually a pantry meal in our house, and the exact ingredients you put in are up to you. I’m still working with asparagus this week. If you’re not familiar with risotto rice, there are a number of them, the most common are listed in an article in Fine Cooking, click here. I’m not…
February Gardening
Author: Lanie It was a bit chilly, but I managed to get some seeds in the garden: radish, beet, rutabaga, parsnip, artichoke, and kohlrabi. I think it’s the wrong time for kohlrabi, so that’s an experiment. My greens and lettuce are bolting because it’s been so warm. I’m not planting onions or potatoes, but I…
Easy Cheese Puff Snack (Appetizer)
This is not just a great snack or appetizer, but you can use them for croutons on a salad, or on soup, or chili ( I feel like I’m doing a commercial). Just make sure you make a lot. PrintEasy Cheese Puff Snack (Appetizer) IngredientsAmerican cheese slices Paprika, or smoked paprika, or hot smoked paprika,…