It’s been difficult to make really delicious baked goods for my gluten sensitive friends and family. However, Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies made the cut! They are scrumptious and surprisingly light. PrintGluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesCook Time: 10 minutes Yield: Makes 3 dozen Ingredients3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 2…
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!
Bacon Jalapeno Cracker Appetizers
Jalapeños make an amazing appetizer even better. Bacon Jalapeño Cracker Appetizers are life changing at the lodge! With less than 5 ingredients and a little time, it’s an easy way to make your guests really happy. Sometimes, I add a simple shrimp salad to make this appetizer even more special. PrintBacon Jalapeno Cracker Appetizers IngredientsClub…
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites
For a sweet, crunchy treat try Salted Caramel Pretzel Bites. They are super easy, fast to make, and really perfect for any occasion! Snap pretzels work well for this. They are mini, grid shaped. PrintSalted Caramel Pretzel Bites IngredientsMini pretzels (I like Snap pretzels) Milk (or dark) chocolate salted caramels Pecan halvesInstructionsHeat oven to 250….
Spinach Stuffing Balls
Spinach Stuffing Balls are another classic recipe worth resurrecting. They are perfect as a side, an appetizer, a snack, or in chicken soup. PrintSpinach Stuffing Balls Ingredients1/2 cup butter 2 large onions, chopped 20 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrost and squeeze out excess liquid 6 eggs 2 cups herb stuffing mix 1 cup grated Parmesan…
Sweet and White Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes when I have a group of ladies at the lodge, I use sweet potatoes as a side more than usual. For one group, I decided to make a dish that we have at home, Sweet and White Mashed Potatoes. In addition to a side with dinner, they ate it for afternoon snack and with…