Beet Risotto
November 9, 2014
This colorful risotto is a great dish for beet lovers and beet haters alike. Try it topped with parmesan, goat cheese, or anything else you love with beets! … More Beet Risotto
Category: Vegetables/Fruits/Herbs
Quick Tip: Roasting Beets
November 9, 2014
Here’s an easy way to roast and peel fresh beets. Enjoy them straight from the oven or use them later in recipes. … More Quick Tip: Roasting Beets
Diane’s Beet and Goat Cheese Arancini
October 6, 2014
These crisp, savory little snacks are best enjoyed fresh from the fryer, piping hot and oozing with pink-tinged goat cheese. … More Diane’s Beet and Goat Cheese Arancini
Italian Salsa Verde
September 3, 2014
This simple sauce is packed with savory and tangy flavors and makes a great marinade or condiment for grilled meat, seafood and poultry. … More Italian Salsa Verde
Diane’s Dill Pickles
August 7, 2014
Here is a traditional recipe for dill pickles. Unlike quicker refrigerator pickles, these require some cooking and a waiting period until they are ready. But their flavor and crunch make it worth it! … More Diane’s Dill Pickles
Crunchy Refrigerator Dill Pickles
August 7, 2014
If you’ve ever been afraid to make your own pickles, fear not. This method doesn’t require boiling, canning or measuring–or even a formal recipe. … More Crunchy Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Spanish Sofrito Sauce (Catalan Tomato and Onion Sauce)
July 19, 2014
Sofrito is a basic tomato and onion sauce that provides the backbone for many Spanish recipes, and while it’s a mostly red sauce, the caramelized onions are the real stars of this show. … More Spanish Sofrito Sauce (Catalan Tomato and Onion Sauce)
“50 Shades of Green” Salsa Verde
June 26, 2014
A little bit tangy and a lotta bit spicy, this award-winning salsa verde is quick, easy and extremely addictive. … More “50 Shades of Green” Salsa Verde
Sage Fritters (Fried Sage Leaves)
June 17, 2014
If fresh sage is taking over your herb garden, here’s a great way to use it up. The frying process neutralizes the otherwise overpowering flavor of the leaves. … More Sage Fritters (Fried Sage Leaves)
Spanish Romesco Sauce
February 3, 2014
This Spanish condiment is easy to make and can be enjoyed in so many ways: as a dip with fresh veggies or bread, as a salsa with tortilla chips or pita chips, or as a condiment for fish, scallops, and other meats. … More Spanish Romesco Sauce
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