What do I take to a gumbo party, Polenta Biscuits, of course! Slightly sweet and crunchy, these bitesize beauties are like Italian hush puppies. Since polenta is a comfort food for me, I always looks for ways to use this coarse ground yellow cornmeal. While regular cornmeal is a cousin, it does not substitute…
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!
Spiced Walnuts
We still have lots of pecans from last season, but sometimes we want more nut choices. I found some great walnuts. And while I love to cook with them, Spiced Walnuts make great gifts, or party snacks. So, I revised a recipe to make an irresistible way to enjoy them. It’s simple, fast, and delicious. PrintSpiced…
Italian Cream Cake LaFuria Style
When most people hear Italian Cream Cake, they think of the pecan, coconut layer cake with cream cheese frosting. And while I’m familiar with this delicious version, it pales in comparison to Italian Cream Cake LaFuria Style. When my aunts (on my mom’s side) first introduced me to this amazing dessert, I made a futile…
Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant Waco
Before my next round of cooking at the lodge, I’m doing as many fun things as possible. So, I had a little shopping trip, and decided to try Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant Waco. Most definitely, I will be going back. Because my meal, Shrimp with Cilantro Cream Sauce, was so delicious, I’ll order the same thing again. Only…
Ft Worth Japanese Gardens
If you like fall color as much as I do, the Ft Worth Japanese Gardens are a must see. It is gorgeous this time of year. After spending so many years in the north, I rarely get to experience the spectacular show of changing leaves anymore. If you go to the Japanese gardens during the…