The asparagus production is increasing every day. I’m not complaining, but I do need to step up my recipe skills. For a fast and delicious side dish, Asparagus Olives and Parmesan is perfect for spring. PrintAsparagus Olives and Parmesan Ingredients2 TBSP butter 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus, cleaned and cut into 2″ pieces at an…
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 Asparagus
Our asparagus harvest is here already. In addition to reminding me of spring, we look forward to this dependable crop. Also, we transplanted a large area of wild asparagus, and thought it might take a while to produce. However, even that area is producing lots of spears. In order to use all of the…
Minestra
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,…
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…