Cuisine: Vegetarian
Bon Appétit’s Best Risotto
My daughter's boyfriend Pierce is not often seen in the kitchen cooking, but he made this amazing risotto. Risotto is not an easy thing to pull off, but he did it! Risotto is like a clingy baby. You can’t put it down, you can’t walk away from it, and you can’t ignore it. Its needs are simple, it just wants all of you. And if you give it all of your patient attention, it will turn into a puddle of love. This simple, pure, unadulterated version stands up on its own, but it also makes an excellent canvas for seasonal ingredients. The recipe includes toppings for all four seasons.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
Mushroom Carbonara
My family loves carbonara. It's one of the things I make often. This Mushroom Carbonara is the perfect midweek meal. Mushrooms take the place of the traditional bacon in this vegetarian carbonara recipe. A deep browning on the umami-packed mushrooms, coupled with garlic and shallots, takes this dish to a whole other level.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Radicchio and Citrus Salad with Burrata
My daughter Grace made this wonderful Radicchio and Citrus Salad with Burrata for my birthday dinner. It was so fresh and and delicious. The sweetness of the citrus is in perfect balance with the bitter radicchio. Grace made up her own dressing by adding honey, orange juice, zest, and chopped mint. I am beaming with pride! My girls know how to change recipes to suit their tastes.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers
These Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers are simple and quick to make. They are spicy, sweet and crunchy. What more could you want in a pickle?
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Potato-and-Carrot Mash
This Potato-and-Carrot Mash is outstanding. Why didn't I think of this before? It's very healthy and a great way to spruce up your regular boring mashed potatoes. Perfect for Easter dinner.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Broccoli Pepper Jack Gratin
This Broccoli Pepper Jack Gratin takes your average cheesy broccoli up a notch. This jacked up version makes a crave-worthy side dish.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Sautéed Asparagus, Broccoli and Peas
Sautéed Asparagus, Broccoli and Peas is a wonderfully, bright and vibrant side dish for your spring table. These vegetables are are low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber and incredibly nutritious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Pecans
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta & Pecans is a wonderfully fresh and gorgeous salad. The sweet strawberries, salty feta, and crunchy pecans are a marriage made in heaven. This simple salad will brighten your table.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Greek Broccoli Gratin
This Greek Broccoli Gratin is a lighter take on a traditional cheesy broccoli casserole. It uses tangy feta cheese and a mixture of mayonnaise and yogurt in place of a traditional cheese sauce saves tons of time, making this a quick and easy side dish to pair with chicken or fish. Or, serve as a vegetarian main with a salad.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Goat Cheese and Dill Quiche in a Hash Brown Crust
This Goat Cheese and Dill Quiche in a Hash Brown Crust is without a doubt the best quiche I have ever made. The creamy, silky filled with an abundance of dill meets a crispy hash brown crust! Hello! What's wrong with this? NOTHING! Everyone loved it. My husband is out of town is not pleased that I made it without him. His birthday is next week so I will do it again.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
