I’ve decided to roast a prime rib for Christmas, but the pork tenderloin is so good, I may have to make it for New Years. If you decide on fish, Mushroom Shrimp Pasta would be fabulous, or Baked Mahi Mahi. I’m aging the prime rib in the refrigerator right now. It’s sitting on a rack,…
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!
Shortbread Cookies, Variations, and Other Yummy Bites
To me there’s nothing better than a good shortbread cookie, and there’s so many great variations. Plus I can keep rolls of them in the fridge and slice and cook them when I need them, or make several varieties and give them for holiday gifts. So I’m going to give you a plain vanilla recipe…
(Breakfast) Easy Egg Strata (Casserole)
Easy Egg Strata is a great breakfast for the holidays or when you’re having company for breakfast. Served with a fruit compote or sliced fresh fruit, and you have a perfect meal. If you want easy delicious biscuits with it, try Cottage Cheese Biscuits or Cheese Biscuits. You can put the casserole together, cover it,…
Ham with Lentils and Potatoes (Oven or Slow Cooker)
This is a great holiday dish. You’ll have leftover ham of course, but you can do so much with it. Tomorrow I’ll post a great egg casserole to make with some of that leftover ham. PrintHam with Lentils and Potatoes (Oven or Slow Cooker) Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients1 (6-8 lb) ham, I prefer Pedersen Farms…
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Fancy name, but simple dish. It’s one of the easiest and finest sides you can make, and it will go with ham, standing rib roast, pork roast…….. PrintPotatoes Dauphinoise Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 cups plus 2 TBSP heavy cream 1 clove garlic pressed 1 bay leaf…