The Meyer lemon tree is in full bloom, but there are still lemons on the tree, from last year’s crop. That means I have to get busy and do something with them. My last recipe, Meyer Lemon Cream Pie, is yummy. This time, lower calorie, luscious Meyer Lemon Sorbet is on the menu. PrintMeyer Lemon…
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!
Pecan Butter
Use your pecan harvest to create healthy snacks, or gifts. In looking for ways to use the last pecan harvest, I decided to do an upgrade of my old pecan butter recipe. It’s pretty delicious, and pretty easy to eat. Because of that, a small batch is my best option. So, this is a…
Meyer Lemon Cream Pie (Gluten Free)
Four ingredients, one great pie. Typically, if I make a lemon pie, I’ll be the only one eating it. So, in an attempt to change Don’s palate, I thought lemons from our luscious Meyer Lemon tree and some cream, might be the ticket. Then, I used mashed Larabars to make the crust. Voila, a delicious…
Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant
Well, no surprise that I forgot to take pictures when we ate at the Blue Corn Harvest Restaurant in Cedar Park. I did make a special trip back out to the car to get the camera. Then, remembered to take a picture, when my plate was clean. Technically, it’s Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill….
Asian Fusion Chopped Salad
We had enchilada night last week, and wanted something bright and crunchy to go with it. So, I resurrected a spin on an old recipe, and decided to call it Asian Fusion Chopped Salad. I’ll give you the original recipe. Then, I’ll give you notes on my substitutions and additions. I consider all recipes, whether…