When I mentioned BLT Quesadilla in one of my recent posts, I just couldn’t resist making it. In the interest of being international, I think it’s only fair. Even though it is my third BLT recipe this tomato season, it’s still a great quick summer meal. PrintBLT Quesadilla IngredientsThinly sliced tomatoes 1 large (burrito size) flour…
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!
BLT Pizza Panini
BLT sandwich merges with a pizza, and voila, BLT Pizza Panini. The butter and parmesan make the outside of the panina crunchy and delicious. If you prefer a quesadilla spin on this recipe, use a large flour tortilla. To keep the ingredients from falling out, fill one half of the tortilla with the BLT goodies,…
Miso Marinated Fish (Chicken or Tofu)
For a bit of Asian flair, shake-up your summer menu with Miso Marinated Fish. At first, miso may seem like an exotic ingredient. But, this salty, yummy, fermented soybean paste adds loads of flavor. You can easily use the Miso Marinated Fish recipe with chicken. If you prefer a vegetarian (or vegan) version, use the…
Egg Nog Pudding
I’m certain that Egg Nog Pudding is your first 2016 holiday recipe! Additionally, it is a seriously adult-only treat, creamy and delicious. How could I accomplish such a culinary feat, when egg nog is only available for a few weeks in the fall of every year? I admit that I saved a bottle and stationed…
Avocado Ice Cream
Avocado Ice Cream should’ve been a rich, delicious, dairy free summer treat – wrong. It’s one of those recipes for which I have unrealistic expectations. So, instead of moving on, my new addition to the blog is telling you when things go off the rails. This became one of many recipes that prove good ingredients,…