I thought you might enjoy a few pictures of Hawaii, and you’ll probably see some more when I post the thought for the week. The house in the middle picture is the one we rented, and if you click on the picture to enlarge it you’ll probably see some heavy equipment and a portable outhouse…
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!
Angie’s Chocolate Frosted Cookies
Let’s start the next “Specials” week with a cookie recipe. This is the recipe for chocolate cookies my mom made for us when I was growing up. Everyone I’ve made these for loves them. I’ll bet you will too! PrintAngie’s Chocolate Frosted Cookies Ingredients1/2 cup butter 4-6 TBSP cocoa 1 TBSP coconut oil 1 cup…
Pasta with Chicken and Cream
If you bought the fajita marinated chicken breasts this week, and you have leftovers or just want to make something a little different with them, you’ll love Pasta with Chicken and Cream. This dish helps me get back to the way my family ate, long before I was a part of it, with meat as sort…
Picante Beef (Slow Cooker)
Thought for the week: The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain. –Kahlil Gibran Make Picante Beef with Texas style beef ribs, chuck roast, or brisket. When you use a cut with some fat and marbling, it turns out moist and so delicious. PrintSlow Cooker Picante…
Gluten Free Products + recipe links
Author: Kathy I have been practicing a gluten free diet now for nearly two years and even though I am not an expert on the diet I have found a few products that are good. Tinkyada makes pasta products from brown rice and the taste and texture is the same as regular pasta and makes…