I haven’t been very attentive to the greenhouse this winter, other than throwing a few seeds in there, a number of weeks ago. The ants are still determined to enjoy the winter in a few pots I have lining the floor. This week I took some kitchen compost and leaves out to start layering the…
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!
Potato Bacon Bites
If you have leftover baked potatoes, these are the most delectable little bites, and they’re simple to make. They’re a great snack, appetizer, or side. PrintPotato Bacon Bites IngredientsLeftover baked potatoes, sliced in 1/4″ rounds Granulated garlic powder Salt and pepper Mayonnaise Cooked and crumbled bacon Shredded parmesan cheeseInstructionsHeat oven to 425. Lay potato rounds…
Hunters’ Favorites
It’s been a busy beginning of the year at the lodge. In comparison to previous years, this January there have been a lot of guests. The property is in a Texas Managed Land Program, so the hunting is a lot more flexible, and of course there are always feral hogs and coyotes to torment, and…
Chorizo with Polenta Dumplings
Need another great one dish meal to add to your repertoire, this is it. The dumplings are really the star of this show – ultimate comfort food. You could put them on anything, like stew, chili, etc., and you’d have an amazing meal. I think the grind of the cornmeal makes a big difference –…
Mustard Roasted Beets and Carrots
It’s cold, it’s rainy, and I wanted roasted things or great soups. Roasted veggies won the draw. I decided to make a meal out of them by serving them on a salad with slices of sautéed chicken breast, olives, and cheese. We are not particularly beet lovers, but Don came walking through the kitchen after…