Some friends and I went to Clifton for a special event Red Caboose Winery had. We decided on the Red Wine and Cheese pairing (well most of us!). Then of course we had to try the Port paired with chocolate. It would be an understatement to say it was wonderful. Although it’s great to sit…
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!
Travel / Dorm Meals
For a while I traveled for work quite a bit. I really got tired of eating out all the time, so I came up with a system and some recipes for the minimal kitchen (small refrigerator and microwave). I am not really a fan of microwave cooking, but when that’s all I have, I’ll make…
Scrambled Eggs
PrintScrambled Eggs Part of my travel recipe collection.IngredientsEggs Coconut milk, a little Picante Salt and pepper Italian spice (optional) Tortillas InstructionsPlace all ingredients except tortillas in a bowl. Scramble well. Place in microwave and cook until the eggs are done. Serve with tortillas. Notes: You could easily add potato (bake and scoop out center), shredded…
Soup It Up
PrintSoup It Up Part of my travel recipe collection. This is one of my favorites because the possibilities are endless.IngredientsBroth Black beans Spinach Coconut milk Italian Spices Granulated garlic Potato, baked in microwave and scooped out of skin Shredded cheese, a little Crushed tortilla chips Picante Mushrooms Sausage, seafood, roasted chicken (one or a combination)…
Coconut Seafood
PrintCoconut Seafood Part of my travel recipe collection.IngredientsFish, scallops, or shrimp Lemon or lime Broth Coconut milk Butter (1 pat) Salt and pepper Italian spicesInstructionsPlace seafood or fish in a bowl. Squeeze lemon or lime over it. Pour in a little broth and coconut milk. Place a pat of butter in the center. Sprinkle on…