Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

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Elegant Vegan Risotto Primavera with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Peas & Baby Greens

Creamy, rich and flavorful risotto without butter or cheese. How can that be? The creaminess of the risotto rice come from the right technique. The mixture of tahini, white miso and homemade stock makes the risotto rich and flavorful. Rather unbelievable, actually, that Vegan Risotto Primavera Continue reading Vegan Risotto Primavera Celebrates Spring Vegetables

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured

Golden Beets & Barley Risotto with Grated Beets and Beet Greens

Two pounds of golden beets topped my what-to-buy list for Saturday’s farmers’ market. First, though, I bought fresh snap peas and a pound of garlic scapes for Garlic Scape Pesto from my favorite farmers. Then, I headed straight to the gorgeous produce display of he-who-is becoming Continue reading Golden Beets & Barley Risotto – Deliciously Creamy and Richly-Textured

2018’s Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

2018's Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious2018’s Favorite New Recipes Plus All-Time Favorite: Fermented Giardiniera

Let’s take a look at some of the patterns in 2018’s favorite new recipes. You chose recipes in most every category from appetizer to dessert. All are plant-based and focus on seasonal ingredients. They’re all gluten-free. Some Continue reading 2018’s Favorite New Recipes on Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs

Golden Beet Farrotto Golden Beet Farrotto – A Creamy, Saucy, Toothsome Golden Risotto Made with Farro

Intrigued by the name farrotto, I knew at some point I’d give farro-risotto (farrotto) a try. Since farro (pronounced FAR-roh) releases starch as it cooks and maintains a chewy al dente texture, it substitutes well for the traditional risottos Continue reading Golden Beet Farrotto – Farro Risotto, Greens, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled RisottoBaked Risotto Cakes – Crispy Outside, Soft and Tender Inside

To maintain the perfect texture and creaminess, risotto is at its best when served hot from the pan. But, then there are the more forgiving Baked Risotto Cakes made from leftover and well-chilled risotto. A dusting of brown rice flour, a stint Continue reading Baked Risotto Cakes Made with Leftover, Well-Chilled Risotto

Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, Montana

Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, MontanaMediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Journey Through the Cuisines of the Mediterranean

Enjoy the freshness of ingredients, vibrancy of flavors and creativity of  dishes from Italy, France, Greece, Morocco and the Middle East. Learn new techniques. Explore new flavors and unfamiliar ingredients. Be inspired. Join me Continue reading Mediterranean Flavors Cooking Class – Saturday, May 19th Bozeman, Montana

The Best Roasted Asparagus – Juicy, Crisp, Flavorful, Outstanding

The Best Roasted Asparagus – Juicy, Crisp, Flavorful, Outstanding

The Best Roasted Asparagus – How I Love Thee

Fresh spring asparagus, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. Delightful shaved raw into ribbons for a salad with almonds and pecorino cheese. Luxurious roasted, puréed and folded into risotto. And absolutely sublime when thick spears roast on one Continue reading The Best Roasted Asparagus – Juicy, Crisp, Flavorful, Outstanding