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It’s Not Easy Being Greens

Posted on March 10, 2012August 20, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

Greens are pretty much misunderstood – as in mustard, kale, collards, rape, turnip, swiss chard, choi (like bok choi), so let’s talk greens.  Sometimes I take for granted that people know about greens and what to do with them, but the only greens  I knew were swiss chard, until I was vegetarian (in what seems…

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Risotto with Asparagus

Posted on February 19, 2012August 20, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is usually a pantry meal in our house, and the exact ingredients you put in are up to you.  I’m still working with asparagus this week.  If you’re not familiar with risotto rice, there are a number of them, the most common are listed in an article in Fine Cooking, click here.  I’m not…

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I Can’t Believe It’s Cheese Grits

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

Every once in a while I have a “I can’t believe I made this” moment!  You can’t beat the flavor of this, but you can cut the calories pretty easily.  I need calories for my precious lady I cook for, so this is the pumped up version. PrintI Can’t Believe It’s Cheese Grits Total Time:…

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(Breakfast) Pecan Waffles

Posted on December 10, 2011August 15, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is Better Homes & Gardens Pumpkin Pecan Waffle recipe from approximately 40 years ago, with a few modifications. Glenda, one of our readers, was nice enough to share this recipe from her file.  It’s a great holiday or weekend treat. PrintPecan Waffles From Glenda -Now for some true confessions – I ALWAYS alter recipes!…

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Bacon Wrapped Queso Chicken Appetizer [VIDEO]

Posted on November 16, 2011July 16, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This recipe would make great football food, or make up any excuse you like!!  We did a 2 minute video, click on the video icon to view. PrintBacon Wrapped Queso Chicken Appetizer Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 8 – 12 servings Ingredients4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin 1/4 lb quesadilla pepper cheese (HEB deli)…

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