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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!

Creamy Broccoli Rice Bake

Posted on January 12, 2020October 4, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

It’s never too late to remake some old favorite recipes.   Creamy Broccoli Rice Bake is a delicious take on broccoli rice casserole.  For fish or meat, this is a perfect side dish. . PrintCreamy Broccoli Rice Bake Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 12 Ingredients1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced…

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Cheesy Squash Casserole

Posted on November 25, 2019October 4, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

This Thanksgiving, Cheesy Squash Casserole will be one of our delicious sides.  Since we’re having a few “20 somethings” for dinner, I want to make sure there are things they will enjoy.  And this is an easy, scrumptious way to make your holiday meal special. PrintCheesy Squash Casserole Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 8…

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Whitefish Enchilada Casserole

Posted on November 8, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

I scored some nice trout fillets from Don’s last fishing trip.  Although most any good textured fish will work for this Whitefish Enchilada Casserole, trout makes it very delicious.  Make a simple salad or guacamole, and you’ve got dinner!  Don’t be discouraged by all the spices, you can just use something like a good taco…

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Praying Mantis

Posted on October 16, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

We are fortunate to have a lot of praying mantes.  In the spring, I usually find egg sacs clinging to cement pots and twigs.  They really help keep the insects cleaned out of the garden.  There’s lots for them to feed on, all around our property.  If you use pesticides, stop!  They show up on…

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Twice-Baked Butternut Squash

Posted on October 14, 2019October 7, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Twice baking works great with potatoes, but Twice-Baked Butternut Squash is a definite thumbs up too.  For me, butternut make holiday meals a lot more interesting.  If you prefer sweet potatoes, this recipe is delicious with them also.  To find more butternut squash recipes on this site, type “butternut squash” in the search box, at…

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