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Tomato and Pepper Appetizers

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

If you’re like me, you’re still using what you have in the garden.  Something simple is perfect in this heat, and this is a light, delicious recipe to help you stay cool. PrintTomato and Pepper Appetizers Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 12-16 Ingredients2 (4.5 oz) cans tuna packed in olive oil, do not drain…

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Salami Pasta

Posted on August 2, 2012August 2, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

If you want an absolutely delicious, fast meal, this is it.  For me, this is a pantry meal, because I have these ingredients most of the time.  If you don’t make the tapenade, you can buy it at the grocery store, sometimes in the refrigerated case and sometimes on an aisle.  The tomatoes are a…

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Quesadillas (Cooking for One)

Posted on July 31, 2012July 31, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

My favorite tortillas for this are still Don Pancho® wholewheat tortillas.  They are the perfect size and have great flexibility when they’re at room temperature.  I use one tortilla, place all the ingredients on half of it.  Once I place it in the pan, I fold it in half when it starts to cook.  (Brookshire…

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Ham and Cheese Chicken Breasts (Cooking for One)

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

When you feel like you deserve an elegant dinner for one, this is the recipe!  It’s simple and yummy.  I used one ingredient that’s on the suspect list for some of you, crushed pork rinds.  Don’t knock it, until you’ve tried it.  I used them frequently when I was a personal chef for a couple…

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Grits with Okra and Black Eyed Peas

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

PrintGrits with Okra and Black Eyed Peas Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 1/2 cups non fat milk 1 clove garlic, pressed 6 TBSP grits 3 oz cream cheese 1 TBSP butter 1 egg yolk 1 TBSP jalapeno (optional) 2 cups okra, cut into pieces and blanched 1 1/4 cup cooked black eyed…

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