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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!

Onion Rings and Other Things

Posted on October 30, 2011July 26, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

Thought for the week: You do not grow old, you become old by not growing. –excerpt from The Art of Living On Friday I was fortunate enough to be at Dot’s when her friend, Mary Maddox came over to show Dot the quilt she made that took first place at the Heart of Texas Fair…

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Green Tomato Casserole

Posted on October 29, 2011July 21, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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All Mixed Up Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted on October 28, 2011August 1, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Spanish Rice

Posted on October 27, 2011August 1, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Beef Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)

Posted on October 26, 2011December 3, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

  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…

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