Risotto is a mainstay in the fall for me. I have loved it since my friend Kikki in Brooklyn made some for me with ingredients she brought back from her second home in Bormio. Every time I make it, I think about her bringing the big hunk of Parmesan out of its packaging and grating it liberally into the dish.
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Butternut Squash Risotto – A Meal for my Mother
I love to visit my parents and cook them a great meal! And what better excuse than Mother’s Day? How about your mom’s birthday? My mom’s happens to always fall on or around Mother’s Day. I always ask her what she wants me to cook for her, she always tells me to surprise her. This…
Lemon and Leek Risotto served with Sea Scallops with Brown Butter, Caper, and Lemon
I was walking down the aisle at the grocery and found sea scallops on sale, I couldn’t not buy them! Similarly, at the farmer’s market, my favorite vendor was selling leeks for 50 cents a piece. Butter, capers, and lemons are constant ingredients in my home, so this recipe came about out of what I…
