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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

Posted on November 21, 2011August 12, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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5 Ways to Skirt Holiday Weight Gain and Improve Your Brain

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Sweet Potato Apple Bake

Posted on November 20, 2011August 12, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Posted on November 19, 2011August 12, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Megg’s Cafe and Hamilton Bread Company (Temple)

Posted on November 19, 2011August 12, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is a picture I took off of CR 315 the other day.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I have to say, it’s been a great day.  A couple of friends and I started out at the Owl Creek Ceramics open house, and it was as fabulous as usual.  Between…

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