Spring veggies like asparagus and peas shine in this delicate risotto flavored with lemon and mint. Recipes abound for asparagus risotto and with good reason. The delicate flavor of fresh, seasonal asparagus pops against the muted canvas of mild, creamy Arborio rice. A squeeze of lemon, a shaving of Parmigiano Reggiano, and a handful of ...
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potato-Parsnip Crust
Keeping with our theme of healthy comfort food -- the way we all want to eat in January -- today I present you with a recipe for a meatless, can-be-made-vegetarian-if-you-use-vegetable-broth version of Shepherd's Pie. Shepherd's Pie is a comforting, hearty casserole typically made with seasoned ground lamb and vegetables and topped with a mashed ...
Butternut Squash and Kale Quiche for Fall
There can be no doubt that fall has arrived and my weekly visit to the farmers market is tinged with bitterness as I count the weeks until the market closes for another year. This weekend, I made sure to stock up on green tomatoes -- and expect an unusual green tomato recipe later this week -- apples, pears and other seasonal produce. Around ...