Maybe it’s because the summer was so wretched, but I’m really in a fall and holiday kind of mood. I even have a small solar turkey and solar pilgrim on the back porch table, happily swaying away. However, the fact that I have a small tinsel Christmas tree up already, defies logic. So my cooking…
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!
Smoked Brisket Hash
Great for breakfast, lunch, and supper, Smoked Brisket Hash is a delicious way to use leftover brisket. Although it’s great plain, it’s even better topped with a fried egg. But for even more flavor, add cooked crumbled bacon to the hash. If you need more ways to use leftover smoked brisket, checkout Smoked Brisket Stew….
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
If you’re looking for some simple new appetizers, or simple ways to liven up your meals, buy some Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese. It’s definitely my new favorite ingredient, and it’s a staple at the lodge this year. So, our holidays are also bound to be a lot more cheesy this year! Here’s…
Garlic Chive Scapes
I’m always concerned about the blooms on the garlic chives, because they spread so easily. So, I’m careful to remove anything that will even develop into a bloom. For garlic, onions, garlic chives, and chives, the stalk with the bud (for the bloom) is a “scape.” The scapes are edible and delicious. Use the buds…
Boursin Mushroom Appetizer
I came home from the grocery store the other day with some large mushrooms, and some Boursin garlic and fine herb cheese. Some of the mushrooms I sliced and sautéed. Then mixed them with Boursin, and baked them. Then, topped them with smoked oysters. However, you could use smoked salmon, cooked bacon, or cooked…