There is a great article in the Texas Co-op Power magazine this month. Another voice in how to shop the grocery stores, how to pick products, and the importance of mealtime. Click here, to read the article. __________________________________________________________________ I’m watching a little UCTV these days (University of California), and they’ve had some really interesting integrative…
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!
Five Spice Short Ribs (Slow Cooker)
Five Spice Short Ribs is a favorite of my husband ever since I first made it, almost 10 years ago. If you don’t want to use ribs, it works great with a chuck roast, shoulder roast, or boneless beef ribs. This picture is of strips of shoulder roast. PrintFive Spice Short Ribs (Slow Cooker) Prep…
Grilled Pork Loin
Yet another great easy dish to prepare. Most of the time when I buy pork loin, I cook it as a roast or cut thick pork chops, and sometimes I do this recipe for a change. PrintGrilled Pork Loin IngredientsPork loin roast Extra virgin olive oil Granulated garlic powder Smoked paprika Mixed spice blend, like…
Cheesy Cauliflower
Do you want macaroni and cheese, but don’t want to spend the calories? This is a really good alternative, and a quick, easy, and great side. Even “cauliflower haters” love this dish. PrintCheesy Cauliflower Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients1 head of cauliflower, steamed to crisp tender 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature…
Chicken Hominy Chili
This is the chili my girlfriend Dian made for me about a year ago when I went to visit her. Well, it’s mostly that recipe! It’s absolutely delicious and a lower calorie version of beef chili. When I made it tonight, my kitchen refrigerator is still on a vacation at the appliance repair place, so…