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.
Tag: scallops
Seared Scallops with Cilantro Chutney
I always keep cilantro chutney on hand, it is one of my most popular recipes from my India dinner. It lasts for a long time and is beautiful on pork, salmon, naan, and almost anything I have tried it on.
Today, I decided to serve it with some beautifully seared scallops. It was so delicious, and so quick to make! I highly recommend as a light starter, or over a nice risotto as a main course! Yum!
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…