Saturday was a great day for a ride, so a couple of my friends and I took a ride to Hico. Well, we actually started to go to Hamilton, but then decided Hico sounded more interesting. We stumbled onto the Homestead Antique Fair, and it was worth the trip. Homestead has the fair every October…
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!
All Mixed Up Ice Cream Sandwich
PrintAll Mixed Up Ice Cream Sandwich Once again the amounts are up to you. Not only that but if you don’t like these ingredients, use different ones! And if you want garnish around the edges, after they’re made, roll them in granola, mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or whatever.IngredientsGood vanilla ice cream Nutella® spread Sliced…
Spanish Rice
Good Spanish rice is usually hard to come by, particularly in restaurants. So, make your own! I really should have published this recipe with the bean recipe, but it didn’t happen, obviously. If you didn’t see the bean recipe, click here. PrintSpanish Rice Ingredients3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 small white onion, chopped 4…
Beef Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
The beef shoulder roast on sale this week at HEB would be great for this recipe. PrintBeef Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker) Ingredients1 TBSP olive oil 1/4 lb bacon , diced 1 small onion, chopped 2 lbs beef (like chuck) cut into 1” cubes Salt and pepper 1/3 cup all purpose flour 2 cups…
Beans (Slow Cooker)
PrintBeans (Slow Cooker) Prep Time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 The flavor of these beans is so good with beef. You just won’t get the best flavor using ham, bacon, or pork, although adding cooked bacon pieces couldn’t hurt!IngredientsBeans 2 cups pinto or maya coba beans, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed well 1/2 lb beef,…