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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!

Texas Tiramisu

Posted on October 1, 2015October 2, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

This recipe is irresistible.  It’s “test” time for the lodge menu this year.  I need some new things to surprise the hunters with, so I put my spin on a recipe I saw recently, and it’s a little bit of divine! PrintTexas Tiramisu IngredientsPudding 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch (always pack cornstarch measurements) 1/4…

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Avocado and Artichoke Salad

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

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.)…

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Hot Tuna Salad

Posted on September 26, 2015September 26, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Gnawchos

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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Let’s Talk Meatloaf

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Lanie Fioretti

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…

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