Roasted Asparagus Risotto Stops the Conversation Occasionally it happens. One taste of a special dish and the conversation stops, replaced with sighs of delight. Luxuriously creamy risotto does that. This was the scene Sunday afternoon with the first bite of Roasted Asparagus Risotto. Its heightened color and flavor from the abundance of Continue reading
Celebrating Wesak w/ Rice Pudding – Buddha’s PuddingCould there be a more comforting or welcoming dessert than rice pudding? When made with sushi rice or arborio rice, it becomes especially thick and luscious. Rice pudding has been on my mind of late, as Wesak is approaching here. Continue reading
Light, Moist, Tender & TastyNutritionally rich Flaxseed Muffins w/ Apple ’n Blueberries feature oat flour, flaxseeds, coconut sugar and milk. Light, moist, tender and tasty, they’ve become my new go-to muffins whenever I have a little extra time for breakfast. For sure I’ll prepare them for Easter Continue reading
Kimchi Fried Rice – a Vegetarian Meal-in-a-BowlNow that you’ve made White Kimchi, it’s time to spice up your fried rice with it. Ubiquitous throughout South Korea, Kimchi Fried Rice translates well across the oceans. If like me you love the ease and comfort of one-bowl meals, you’ll enjoy the flavors, heat, nurturing and nutritious qualities of this fried rice, especially with the addition of the greens and poached eggs. Continue reading
Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs, Sweet Potato and Shiitake GravyWhether you want a Thanksgiving dinner without turkey or have vegetarian or vegan guests who do, try Quinoa Patties w/ Herbs and Sweet Potato. They even taste like Thanksgiving Continue reading
An Action Plan for Preparing Thanksgiving DinnerThere’s much to do and make and prepare for the Thanksgiving meal. It’s my favorite holiday of the year with its focus on food, friends, family and gratitude. Yet the pressure to get the meal on the table on time and beautifully presented Continue reading
Black Rice Risotto — Comfort Food Just In Time for HalloweenBlack Rice Risotto prepared with wonderfully chewy and aromatic Italian Venere rice seems like stirring a witch’s cauldron. The rice’s deep black hue and risotto’s requisite long, slow simmering complete the illusion. Continue reading
