If you combine two of my favorite things, mustard and pickles, you get Mustard Pickled Vegetables. Whether you eat them as a snack, or serve them with pork or chicken, they’re yummy. I make these as refrigerator pickles. To make them shelf stable, process the jar(s) in a water bath. Save the liquid, when you…
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!
Chorizo Caper Baked Fish
This is a little twist on the Baked Mahi Mahi recipe. I had some cooked chorizo, and decided on a Spanish flair with baked whitefish. Chorizo Caper Baked Fish quite delicious! For a little paella flavor, use cooked paella rice (short grain) or cooked arborio rice instead of breadcrumbs. PrintChorizo Caper Cilantro Baked Fish Ingredients1…
Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Beans
If you want an easy, one pot meal this summer, Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Beans is perfect. There are loads of substitutions and additions to make on this quick and simply delicious meal. Use homemade or boxed mac & cheese as a base for a great one pot creation. PrintMac and…
Mango Feta Salad
Especially if you’re grilling fish or chicken, try this sweet, salty, and satisfying side. Mango Feta Salad is a perfect summer side dish. And although this won’t appeal to everyone, I love it with oatmeal! PrintMango Feta Salad Ingredients2 large mangoes, peeled and cut into cubes Crumbled feta Torn basil Torn Mint Squeeze of…
Black Bean Baby Corn Salad
It’s time for the varied, cooling summer salads like Black Bean Baby Corn Salad. Whether you serve this on salad greens, top a taco, or use as a side, it’s a burst of deliciousness. PrintBlack Bean Baby Corn Salad IngredientsSalad 1 can (15-1/4 oz) baby corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and…