Summer tomatoes in New Jersey are like the ultimate cream of the crop. Supermarket tomatoes will never cut it for me after being spoiled with the juiciest and sweetest heirlooms and beefsteaks of Jersey farm stands. I incorporate them into as many recipes as possible in the summertime to make best use of this local…
Tag: risotto
Chili Garlic Acorn Squash with Risotto
Risotto is one of my go-to dinners. It’s so easy, very pantry friendly, and can take on different lives based on what you pair it with and what flavors you choose to explore. We had an acorn squash just waiting to be roasted into gorgeous tender slices, and when paired with a creamy bowl of…
Pumpkin Risotto
It’s October. You know what that means… Pumpkin EVERYTHING! I’ve decided to embrace it and get in the spirit, so here is my contribution to the already booming pumpkin industry: pumpkin risotto. It makes something that’s creamy even creamier, and it pairs very nicely with the dried rosemary flavor and some cranberry sauce on the…
Twice Cooked Risotto and Pesto Peas
Sometimes the best things are the things you make up as you go along. And some things photograph poorly but are actually delicious. This is one of those things. We had planned to have a “date night in” with dinner and a movie, and I wanted to make something different and special for the hubster….
Beet Risotto
Eat the rainbow! It’s sound advice if you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, because vegetables with big color usually have big nutritional value too. The vibrant colors are mother nature’s way of making healthy fruit and vegetables more appealing to animals. It’s no wonder why I’m drawn to bright berries and juicy red tomatoes…
An Imperfect Vegan 