The grocery stores have got me dreaming of fall, even though our temperatures are not cooperating. So, I’ve started doing recipes with pumpkin, and with sweet potatoes. And, I had pantry items that I needed to use. Without a doubt, I’ll be making Pumpkin Soup With Potstickers throughout the fall and winter. It is too…
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!
Boursin Pimento Cheese
I’m singing the praises of Boursin again! It’s just such a great way to add flavor to some of our favorite things, like Boursin pimento cheese. It’s hard to beat really good pimento cheese! We make appetizers, sandwiches, add it to mashed potatoes, or add it to mac & cheese. The next recipes I’ll elevate…
Summer Squash, Okra, and Bacon
We haven’t had our fill of summer veggies, yet. We bought some squash and some okra at the farmer’s market. When we got home, Don thought we should put them together with some of his homegrown red onions. So, we made Summer Squash, Okra, and Bacon. Because really, why not add some bacon?! Enjoy this…
Shepherd’s Pie
Because we’re confined from the wretchedly hot weather, we’re looking for one dish comfort food meals. Earlier this week, I made a chicken pot pie that was easy and really good. So, I decided to make an easier version of Shepherd’s Pie, using some of the techniques of the pot pie. And it is simple…
Mushroom Soup
Most people don’t think about soup, on hot summer days. However, Mushroom Soup is so light and delicious, it’s great anytime. And it’s quick and simple to make. There are a couple of additions to the original recipe, in the pictured version. I added turkey, spinach, and mushroom rice, and called it a meal! …