I’m always looking for new salad combinations, and this one is has great flavor. We don’t always want a lettuce based salad, but really, here’s what happened – I cut into an avocado before it was ripe enough, and didn’t want to throw it out! (It’s a familiar theme with some of my recipe creations.)…
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!
Hot Tuna Salad
I decided to try another spin on the hot tuna casserole that some of us remember from the “last century” (aren’t you glad I reminded you)! Instead of putting noodles in the casserole, I decided to stuff the mixture into pasta shells, except for the gluten free version, which I piled on top of artichoke…
Gnawchos
OK, it’s my word for the nachos I make, for me. Although, many would say, “That’s not a nacho.” I maintain that it is, and additionally it’s simple, fast, easy, and absolutely delicious and satisfying. I get the mouth texture and richness I want, with 2 or 3 ingredients – no beans, no sour cream…
Let’s Talk Meatloaf
There were a couple of things I wanted to try with meatloaf. I’m used to using really lean meat, and for this one I used deer and lamb. Regardless, of what lean meat you choose, it’s fat that carries flavor, so you have to add it, when the meat is lean. For the one I…
Deviled Eggs Supreme
These are always devoured, and yes they’re rich, but I don’t make them often. PrintDeviled Eggs Supreme Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: 12 deviled eggs Ingredients1 TBSP butter, softened 1 TBSP cream cheese, softened 6 hard boiled eggs, halved 1-2 TBSP mayo 1 tsp yellow mustard Salt and pepperInstructionsIn a small bowl, combine butter and…