Asparagus and Zucchini Risotto Ingredients: one diced onion one cup Arborio rice 2.5 cups chicken broth 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs butter 1/3 cup white wine 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano (or parmigiano reggiano) 1 diced zucchini ( I used pipian zucchini) 1/2 cup asparagus ( steamed and blanched) optional: Pinot Grigio infused salami or prosciutto di parma Directions 1. Heat the broth in a small saucepan on low heat. 2. Heat another pan with the olive oil to medium low heat; add zucchini, season with salt and pepper. After 3 minutes add onion, cook another 5 minutes. 3. Add rice, stirring until the rice begins to look translucent around the edges…
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Escargots, s’il vous plaît!
I absolutely love French cuisine. Escargots drenched in garlic butter is on the top of my list of delicious appetizers. Last weekend, my husband and I celebrated the 7th anniversary of our first date, and I wanted to cook a special dinner for us, and nothing sounded more special than a french dinner. Here’s the recipe I used for this delicious escargot appetizer. Bon Appétit!!
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Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Appetizer
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Brazilian Style White Rice
Rice is a staple of the Brazilian diet, and there are thousands of ways to prepare it. For something with a little more flavor, color, and health benefits than your common white rice, try out this recipe. Write a comment letting us know if you loved it, or what twists on plain rice you enjoy. Ingredients: • 1 cup long-grain white rice ( I love basmati rice) • 2 tablespoons minced onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups hot water Directions: 1. Wash, measure, and mince your ingredients. 2 & 3. Heat the oil in a…