Category: Recipes

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon VinaigretteRadicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad – Layer Upon Layer of Flavor, Texture, Color

“Wow. I’ve never had a salad like this. Really good. Delicious. Beautiful.” Such were the comments about Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette during last Saturday’s cooking class. With bold flavors and bright colors, this salad makes Continue reading Radicchio Carrot Ribbon Salad with Labneh & Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted Quinoa

Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted QuinoaCaramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup – Hearty, Savory, Satisfying

The trees, the mountains, the roads, the grass, the garden, the sidewalks—everything covered in white the other morning with six inches of new-fallen snow. Despite the freezing temperature outside, bowls of deeply satisfying Continue reading Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup with Rich Mushroom Stock and Toasted Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa Toasted Quinoa – Protein-Rich Quinoa Makes A Meal Out of a Bowl of Soup

The idea came to me a couple of weeks ago while enjoying a bowl of Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. Hmm, I thought, this soup would be perfect over a scoop of quinoa. Maybe even toasted quinoa. Interesting thought considering that I’d never before tasted toasted quinoa. Continue reading Toasted Quinoa – The Lightest, Fluffiest, Most Flavorful Quinoa

Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly Flavored

Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly FlavoredRich Mushroom Stock Foundational for Caramelized Onion/Fennel and Mushroom Soup

There are three important recipes for making rich, tasty and deeply flavored Caramelized Onion Fennel and Mushroom Soup. This Rich Mushroom Stock, Toasted Quinoa and, of course, the soup recipe itself. Like me, you may Continue reading Rich Mushroom Stock – Deeply Colored, Richly Flavored

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

Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Honey Roasted ApplesHoney Roasted Apples with Honey Butter Caramel Sauce Studded with Toasted Sesame Seeds, Flavored with Rose Water and Vanilla

Honey Roasted Apples (recipe) were my dinner tonight. In my defense, even after two weeks of testing and tasting, photos were needed for the blog and the caramel sauce a last refinement. So, I roasted a batch of apples. Once a serving was plated Continue reading Honey Roasted Apples – Fragrant, Flavorful, Tender, Delicious, Easy

Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack

Broccoli Bites – Crispy Pillows of Flavor and Fun – Bet You Can’t Eat Just One

Broccoli Bites (recipe) have a crispy outside and tender inside, like little golden pillows. Consider them as a tastier, healthier, oven-baked version of potato tots. Plus, they’re super speedy to make with a food processor. Tasty (actually very tasty) served à la tots with ketchup or your favorite dip. Continue reading Broccoli Bites – Appetizer, Light Lunch or Dinner, Side Dish, Snack