For a light summer meal, try a chorizo frittata. We love one pan meals, like frittatas. They are a quick and easy way to have a great meal, and even use bits of leftovers in the fridge. Whether you eat a wedge on its own, wrap slices in a tortilla, or make a sandwich with…
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!
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Fresh Peach Cobbler is such a perfect summer treat. I’ve done other peach cobbler/pie recipes, but I wanted something a little different, and with a little less fat! Besides Fresh Peach Cobbler, you might want to try these other peachy recipes: Easy Peach cobbler, Peach Cobbler, or Peach Pie. PrintPeach Cobbler Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes…
Smoked Cauliflower
While I had the smoker going for Smoked Meatloaf, I also made some smoked cauliflower. With two ingredients, this is a delicious side as is, or add great flavor to another cauliflower recipe. There are lots of cauliflower recipes on this site, just put cauliflower in the search line below. PrintSmoked Cauliflower Ingredients1 head cauliflower,…
Smoked Meatloaf
So, one of my recent food experiments was with meatloaf. Don loves meatloaf, and when I mentioned Smoked Meatloaf, he acted like he had found the promised land. I just figured it would have to turn out really good, and it certainly did. Now, I know not everyone has a smoker, but if you do,…
No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
Don’t bother lighting the oven this summer, if you want a yummy bite for dessert. Because No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies only take 15 minutes to make, you stay cool, and enjoy a light refrigerated treat. For another no-bake cookie option, try No bake cocoa nuts. PrintNo-Bake Oatmeal Cookies Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 14-18 cookies Ingredients1/3 cup natural…