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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!
Sweet Potato Cornbread

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

We love all different kinds of cornbread: sausage and cheese; broccoli and cheese; cream corn.  This holiday, I think we’ll have Sweet Potato Cornbread.  This is a deliciously moist twist on cornbread.  It’s particularly scrumptious with honey pecan cream cheese spread.  And toast leftover slices for a real treat! PrintSweet Potato Cornbread IngredientsCornbread 1 lb…

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Parmesan Mushroom Crisp

Parmesan Mushroom Crisp

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

With two ingredients and some seasonings, Parmesan Mushroom Crisp makes the most delicious accompaniment to soup or salad.  Also, for interesting appetizers, use Parmesan Mushroom Crisp as a cracker topped with a small, thin slice of roast beef and some green onion, or a dollop of dried beef cream cheese dip. If you love mushrooms,…

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Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

The delicious Italian classic, caprese salad, is the inspiration for Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper Jack Salad.  Since hunting season has started at the lodge, I wanted something new and different to spice up brunch.  And I have to say, the hunters were pretty happy with the new addition!  While Tex-Mex Tomato, Avocado, and Pepper…

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Mushroom, Ham, and Cheese Strata

Mushroom, Ham, and Cheese Strata

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

Mushroom, Ham, and Cheese Strata is amazingly scrumptious fall comfort food.  I turned it into a one dish meal by adding greens, but asparagus would be great,also.

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Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

While we love sweet potato pie , we don’t care for sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and sugar.  So, I usually roast sweet potatoes, fry them, or just serve them baked as a side for a meal. However, this fall I’ve decided Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are on the menu!  I used Muraski Purple…

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