Dijon Crusted Lamb Roast with Mint Sauce
Wed, 17/03/10 – 8:13 | 3 Comments

Lava Lake lamb roast is crusted with dijon and served with a fresh mint sauce – perfect for your Easter dinner.

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Barley Salad
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 23:18 | 4 Comments
Barley Salad

The forgotten superfood, Barley, is flavored with spring time green onions, kale, and creamy goat cheese to make this easy and healthy dinner entree.

Black Aged Garlic Risotto with Chanterelle and Oyster Mushrooms
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 15:02 | 4 Comments
Black Aged Garlic Risotto with Chanterelle and Oyster Mushrooms

Guess you could say we are a bit sick of soup everyday so we decided to make a nice risotto for dinner.  Now, neither of us consider risotto “healthy” but I do consider my version …

Baharat Scented Rice with Roasted Cauliflower
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 13:23 | One Comment
Baharat Scented Rice with Roasted Cauliflower

Organic brown rice is simmered to perfection with green onions, olive oil and grated carrots, then lightly scented with warm bahart, served with simply roasted cauliflower for an easy midweek dinner or a great side for a roasted meal inspired meal.

Daring Cooks: Rice with Mushrooms, Cuttlefish and Artichokes: Arroz marinero con setas, sepia y alcachofas
Friday, 14 Aug, 2009 – 1:00 | 14 Comments
Daring Cooks:  Rice with Mushrooms, Cuttlefish and Artichokes:  Arroz marinero con setas, sepia y alcachofas

This delicious Spanish recipe is one of José Andrés, who is one of the most important Spanish Chefs at the moment. He trained under well-known Ferran Adria at his three Michelin star restaurant El Bulli. José Andrés is now in the Washington DC are where he owns several restaurants such as El Jaleo, Zaytinya and Oyamel.

Morel and Ramp Risotto with Ramp Pesto: How to make Risotto easy
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 21:08 | 9 Comments
Morel and Ramp Risotto with Ramp Pesto:  How to make Risotto easy

Afraid to make Risotto because you think you have to stand and stir for twenty minutes? Don’t be afraid! Here is a simple and tasty recipe for risotto, that we love to make.

Pancetta and Spinach Risotto: Basic Risotto Recipe
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 22:22 | 7 Comments
Pancetta and Spinach Risotto:  Basic Risotto Recipe

Risotto, an Italian rice dish, is a staple recipe that everyone should know how to make. It is simple to make. And ever so versatile. We show you how to do so, by using our Basic Risotto Recipe.

Kale with Farro: Recession Dinner Series # 13
Friday, 13 Feb, 2009 – 23:44 | 4 Comments
Kale with Farro: Recession Dinner Series # 13

A take on traditional risotto, by replacing the arborio rice with a hearty farro and seasoning with kale, shallots and Parmesan cheese.

Leftovers and Recession Dinner recap
Friday, 6 Feb, 2009 – 11:36 | 4 Comments
Leftovers and Recession Dinner recap

some tasty leftovers!  Tonight was sort of the ‘let’s just figure out what to do with all these leftovers’ night!  We had the risotto that we did not take to work (had a business lunch …