When you don’t feel like defrosting anything or going to the grocery store, salmon croquettes are a great pantry meal. In addition to salmon, they’re delicious with tuna also. A green salad is a perfect side dish. Other good sides are Coleslaw or Cauliflower Potato Salad. PrintSalmon Croquettes (Cakes) Total Time: 35 minutes Yield:…
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!
Hot Chicken Salad Stuffed Pepper
For some reason I started thinking about this old recipe, and want to resurrect it. I always loved the flavor of it, and it’s been all but lost to the newer more upscale recipes. We’ve got chicken and peppers on sale this week, so this is a great recipe to use the specials. I try…
Apple Lasagna (and Gluten Free version)
Author: Angela I served this over Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. Because I’m gluten free, I’ve included suggestions for that. Enjoy! PrintApple Lasagna Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: Serves 12 as side dish and 6 as main course I use brown rice noodles and gluten free flour but you can do…
Hominy Casserole
No one dislikes hominy more than I do, but I love it in this dish. When I run across a food I don’t really care for, I just figure I haven’t come across the right recipe yet. After you read the ingredients, you’ll know this isn’t an everyday recipe, but a great side to have…
Appetizer Ideas
Let’s talk quick and easy appetizers for the holidays. Foods that can be eaten in one bite are always good. Dress-up a plate of appetizers with fresh herbs, fresh vegetables (like cherry tomatoes, radishes, green onions), berries or grapes, dried fruits, and nuts. Use uncured meats whenever possible. Here are some ideas to work from-…