I managed to beat the deer to most of the purslane – I’m considering it a victory. It’s a great change-up in greens for us. We’re really enjoying the leaves in salad, to add a mild lemon flavor. For the cooked version, I decided on Asian flavors, and it turned out really yummy. PrintSesame Purslane Total Time:…
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!
Fuego Tortilla Grill, Waco
Somehow, we confused this restaurant with Brazilian steak and never tried it. Finally, this week we went to their drive-thru and brought tacos home, so not good looking enough for pictures, by the time we got home! However, they have awesome, upscale tacos, it’s open 24 – 7, and serve breakfast all day (what’s not…
Marigolds
We have such a lovely crop of marigolds every year, and the best part is that I never plant them, they reseed themselves. While I started planting them not just because they are such great color in the garden, and really cheerful in a vase on the table, but they help control the harmful garden…
Artichoke Cream Pie
I wanted something with a crust, but didn’t want anything sweet, so I focused on artichokes, bacon, and cream! It’s scrumptious as an appetizer, side, or even a main course. PrintArtichoke Cream Pie Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: Serves 10-12 Ingredients1 refrigerated pie crust (I used Immaculate) 5 or 6 strips bacon 1…
Shrimp with Mustard Cream
If you want an easy, delicious, elegant shrimp dish, this is it. I really just wanted butter, but Don’s a sauce person. This recipe is a compromise. PrintShrimp with Mustard Cream Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb shrimp, cleaned and patted dry 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic,…