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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!

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Posted on September 13, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Because Squash Cheese Casserole is so delicious, I think Broccoli Cheese Casserole must be just as good, if not better. Honestly, Don got more than his share of the squash!  Without a doubt, this casserole is a new addition to the lodge menu, delicious and easy.  If you need a new side dish (without all the…

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Chèvre Fig Pizza

Posted on September 2, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Sweet and salty toppings make Chèvre Fig Pizza a delicious meal.  Add arugula and a drizzle of reduced balsamic, and you make the magic of umami!  Once again, I had ingredients I needed to use, and they transformed into a yummy pizza.  Certainly, you could buy a crust and put on the toppings.  However, I…

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Mustard Garlic Chicken

Posted on July 10, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

To streamline your summer cooking, here’s another scrumptious one pot main dish.  If you want to turn Mustard Garlic Chicken into more of a meal, bake it with potatoes and carrots. PrintMustard Garlic Chicken Total Time: 2 hours Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients1/4 cup dry white wine or sake 2 large cloves garlic, pressed 2 TBSP…

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Szechuan Shrimp

Posted on July 9, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

There’s a magical combination of ingredients that’s good on chicken, beef, or pork.  Since it’s good with meat, I tried it on fish and it was fabulous.  Then I decided to try a version on shrimp.  If you like Asian food, you have to try Szechuan Shrimp.  It’s so delicious, and a one pot dish….

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2nd Street Provisions

Posted on July 3, 2017October 5, 2020 by Lanie Fioretti

Sunday brunch is such a treat at 2nd Street Provisions in Hico, Texas.  (If you’re familiar with the Koffee Kup, it’s right next door.) Comfortably enjoy delicious food, raised locally, and served in this thoughtfully revitalized old house.  The meat is all pastured and grass fed.  The vegetables fresh and locally grown.  To make it even…

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