Roasted Garlic-Basil Brown Rice is an excellent fresh, and flavorful side dish, and it's also perfect to sit beneath stews to soak up the delicious flavors.The flavors in this bowl of comfort are a culinary transition from summer to fall. The last of my dad's beautiful, summer, garden basil blended with warm, … [Read more...]
Meyer Lemon-Red Chard Risotto with Pancetta
You know what's awesome about risotto? Among other things, you can flavor it any way you desire to suit whatever food craving you might be having. Once you learn how to make risotto -- a technique for cooking Arborio rice -- you can throw in whatever delicious ingredients you want, and the rice will soak up those … [Read more...]
How To Make Risotto: Brown Sage Butter Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Typically I try not to drone on about technical cooking terms or techniques that I find exciting -- for fear you might not. Today however, I'm going to teach you something you might not know -- and if you don't, I know you'll love the little lesson! I'll never forget when I learned that Risotto wasn't actually the … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe
This Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe is one of the best vegetarian comfort food recipes ever! It's a vegetarian twist on a classic dish, and it's packed with hearty and delicious flavors.I'm in. Deep in, my friends. Deep into my cannelloni bean phase, that is. Oh yes, it's on! First we cooked the beans, then we made … [Read more...]
Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper and Tomato
Yesterday when I went to buy some of my favorite chocolate bars, I was a bit distracted because of the "health food faire," the grocery store was hosting. Not exactly what I want around me when I'm buying my chocolate! I did however manage to squeeze past the throng of fitness trainers, vitamin reps, and all sorts … [Read more...]
Savory Mushroom Polenta Cake {Gluten-Free Recipe}
I used to think for something to be called "cake," it had to be sweet -- but, this Savory Polenta Cake totally proved me wrong. It's full of delicious, fresh herbs and and earthy, caramelized mushrooms. Now you can definitely have your cake and eat it too!This savory polenta cake makes for a delicious side dish to go … [Read more...]
Smoky Tomato Fish Stew Recipe
This Smoky Tomato Fish Stew Recipe is such a delicious comfort food meal, and it's light and healthy, too! Full of hearty ingredients and fresh flavors, this thirty minute dinner is perfect for a busy weeknight or a casual dinner party!I want to clarify something . . . comfort foods do not have to be rich and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipe: Apple-Sweet Potato Soup with Shallot “Croutons”
I was thrilled when my friend Cathy of What Would Cathy Eat invited me to participate in her Healthy Thanksgiving Challenge! Cathy's challenge is all about making an amazingly delicious Thanksgiving feast, without a lot of fat and salt.I did it! Well, not the whole feast, but a delicious first course of Apple Yam … [Read more...]
Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe
This Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe is one of my all time favorite stew side dishes. It's rich, delicious, and is just the right texture to soak up any leftover sauce in the plate!One of the reasons I love cool, foggy weather is that I feel like I have a free pass to "get cozy" at home. I really love a fire in the … [Read more...]
