It’s worth it! Food borne illness is not uncommon around the holidays, and a good bit of it is because food like turkey sit around at room temperature too long. For good information and guidelines, click here. Also, don’t forget to clean your can opener blades (electric or hand) every time you open something. There’s…
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!
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is such an easy and delicious side. You need good all purpose seasoning. I use Frankly Delicious these days. For the previous post with information about this seasoning, click here. PrintRoasted Butternut Squash IngredientsButternut squash, split open lengthwise and seeds removed (see picture) Extra virgin olive oil Frankly Delicious seasoningInstructionsHeat oven to…
5 Ways to Skirt Holiday Weight Gain and Improve Your Brain
Thought for the week: If you don’t enjoy what you have, how could you be happier with more? –Unknown From Real Age Replace temptations. Piling up holiday “goodies” (think pumpkin pie, cookies, and fudge) in plain sight can prompt you to eat twice as much, twice as fast. Instead, keep alternate goodies, such as…
Sweet Potato Apple Bake
It seems like I can’t catch up on what I want to post before Thanksgiving. I at least need to get in a few more recipes. Sweet Potato Apple Bake has been a favorite for a number of years now. PrintSweet Potato Apple Bake Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients2 peeled and cored…
Sweet Potato Muffins
A dear friend of mine gave me this recipe 30 years ago. These are still the best muffins, especially for the holidays. Sweet Potato Muffins are delicious for breakfast or as a side or even a light dessert. PrintSweet Potato Muffins Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 dozen muffins Ingredients1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1…