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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!

Gluten Free Banana Pancakes

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

If you want easy, extra light, fluffy pancakes, Gluten Free Banana Pancakes are the best.  These are definitely my new go-to breakfast treat.  Whether you’re gluten free or not, they’re irresistible.  I served them with strawberry jam.  Also, I use pastured eggs and organic ingredients whenever possible. PrintGluten Free Banana Pancakes Ingredients3 ripe bananas, well…

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Antipasto Salad

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

If you haven’t been on the blog recently, you’ll notice that there have been changes to the look of the blog, and hopefully make search options easier to find and use. It’s so hot, we can’t think about anything but salads!  This week we made a green salad, a shrimp salad, and a pasta salad….

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Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté

Posted on June 16, 2023July 8, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

For an easy and yummy summer side dish, Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté compliments any protein you choose.  Because we’re traveling in northern rural areas, fresh chiles aren’t easy to find.  So, I used canned chiles in this recipe, but fresh would be better. PrintSquash, Corn, Chile Sauté Ingredients1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP…

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Dehydrate The Harvest With Microwave Or Refrigerator

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

Dehydrate With Microwave Or Refrigerator To preserve vegetables and herbs simply and quickly, dehydrate the harvest with microwave or refrigerator. While freezing works for some things, drying is better for some uses.    Dehydrate Mushrooms Using The Microwave It’s been 8 years since we’ve had wild puffball mushrooms.  So, it was a great surprise to…

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Cacio e Pepe

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Lanie Fioretti

Cheese and pepper, Cacio e Pepe, take veggies, pasta, and even snacks to amazing taste levels.  For a no-fuss pasta, Food&Wine Cacio e Pepe is delicious.  For veggies, Cacio e Pepe Asparagus and Cacio e Pepe Broccoli can please even fussy eaters!  Traditionally,  pecorino Romano is the cheese of choice.  However, if it’s too strong…

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