I decided it was time to try some new menu items at Megg’s. The first one that caught my eye was Pastrami Hash. It didn’t make a pretty picture, but it was awesome. At first, I was a bit hesitant, because it came with deep fried Brussels sprouts. Now, I don’t like, and generally do…
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!
5 Ingredient Asian Chicken and Potatoes
Every once in a while, I just want to make a new, different, simple recipe. We love Asian, and this was a real treat. I made broccoli for a side, and used lots of ginger and garlic sautéed in sesame oil, then added a tablespoon of oyster sauce, and some drippings of the baked chicken….
Pagosa Springs from the Rear View Mirror
It’s been a while since we’ve spent time in Colorado. We are so fortunate that Don’s folks purchased a cabin, 20 miles up from Pagosa Springs (at over 7000 ft). What a great break from the Texas heat, it was gorgeous. The aspen trees’ leaves were turning mostly yellow, with some reddish hues. In fact,…
Home Cooked Dinner
Just a note – We’re in Colorado, with very little wifi or cell capability, so I’ll do a long post, when we get home. The weather is great, and the food awesome (we’ve got pictures!). Joel Salatin did a good article for Mother Earth News on the “family dinner.” He once again reinforces the need…
Pork and Pasta (Slow Cooker)
Don wanted pasta and I wanted pork. This was my compromise. It was really easy, made a few meals for us, and was delicious. PrintPork and Pasta (Slow Cooker) Total Time: 4 hours Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients1 1/2 lbs pork country ribs 3 TBSP tomato pesto 2 TBSP basil pesto 2 TBSP capers 1/2 cup…