Lately, one pot meals are on my radar. In my family, one of my favorite meals is Minestra, Italian comfort food. It’s a delicious and easy combo of sausage (and other pork products), greens, and beans. So, if you’re in a hurry, make it in a pressure cooker (I used an Instant Pot). But,…
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!
Knotty Deck Restaurant
On the last day trip, we finally ate at the Knotty Deck Restaurant in the arboretum Renaissance Hotel Austin. Because it’s in an area I shop (Trader Joe’s, Costco, TJ Maxx), and a farm to table restaurant, it’s perfect. The meats are house smoked, the fries are some of the best, and everything was delicious. At…
Baked Fish Topped with Shrimp and Bacon
A delicious spin on the Baked Mahi Mahi recipe, Baked Fish Topped with Shrimp and Bacon got a “two thumbs up,” in our house. Don is very picky about his fish, so I have to invent new ways to prepare it. When I dream about yummy food, this is on the short list! PrintBaked Fish Topped with…
Eat Wild Spring Greens
The weather has been so crazy this year that it’s been hard to get seeds started. Even the greenhouse is under too much stress this past winter. So, I’m on an eat wild spring greens mission! I can’t believe I’ve turned into my grandmother. We (all the grandkids) would kid that she mowed her yard…
Polenta Cake
For a scrumptious, deliciously moist dessert, Polenta Cake is a perfect ending. Because it’s simple to make, you can treat your guests to a slice of European elegance. PrintPolenta Cake Total Time: 2 hours Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup pinenuts, toasted 3/4…