As Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close and we’re moving into the holidays this thought for the week, seems very appropriate: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. —John F. Kennedy This article was in the Healthmonitor…
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!
Potato Cakes
Leftover mashed potatoes make scrumptious crispy potato cakes. PrintPotato Cakes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 cups left over mashed potatoes 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided 1/2 cup Italian blend shredded cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp granulated onion powder 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder Salt and pepper 2-3 TBSP canola…
Winter Indoor Gardening with Sprouts
A good way to get great tasting nutritious fresh vegetables in the winter is to do sprouts. When you see how easy it is you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing it all along. Sprouts are a good addition to a salad, a sandwich, a garnish on soup, stir fry, whatever you can dream up….
Talk Turkey (Leftovers That Is)
The ways to use leftover turkey are endless. There’s turkey salad of course, and soup. Try using your leftover turkey in these recipes also (just click on the links): Fried Rice – instead of chicken, use turkey Frittata – instead of pork and potatoes, use turkey, crumbled bacon, and a leftover vegetable like green beans…
Cheesecake with Fruit and Nut Crust (Gluten Free)
Cheesecake is essential for any special gathering. Sometimes I wonder why I bother with anything else. This is not a lower calorie dessert, but it’s the holidays. So, a small slice of really thick, rich cheesecake with fruit and nut crust is the ticket. Put a topping on it or a drizzle of chocolate, but plain…