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Coconut Cream Cheesecake

Posted on June 7, 2012July 20, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

If you like coconut, you’ll love Coconut Cream cheesecake.  I used unsweetened coconut that has a little texture.  For a smoother texture,  use fresh coconut meat.  I used lower fat versions of everything except the cream. PrintCoconut Cream Cheesecake Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Yield: Serves 10-12 My resident expert says this is as good…

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Chicken with Artichokes

Posted on June 5, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

This is another of Dot’s recipes from her recipe box (with a couple of my tweaks).  Once you make it, it’s sure to become part of your repertoire. PrintChicken with Artichokes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded…

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Fresh Kosher Pickles

Posted on June 2, 2012August 8, 2021 by Lanie Fioretti

We got one too many cucumbers from the garden this week, so I started making fresh pickles.  It’s so easy to make good pickles this way.  You just have to have the patience to wait.  I’ve done a quicker version (a couple of hours) by increasing the vinegar and spices.  They taste really fresh and…

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(Breakfast) Baked Eggs

Posted on May 30, 2012August 6, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

Baked eggs are a great way to cook eggs for 2 or 20.  You can make them as rich or as lean as you like.  We love this dish.  Right now, I have so many vegetables, I dreaming up all kinds of ways to use them. There are lots of things you can make into…

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Oven Risotto

Posted on May 28, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

What a great way to make delicious risotto without standing over the stove.  I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker, but I’m sure it would work.  I’ve started cooking outside (not in the kitchen) since it’s turned hot.  Luckily, I have an oven in the garage.  And I don’t seem to be able to…

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