Mushroom risotto is a creamy and flavorful Italian rice dish made with Arborio rice cooked in a savory chicken broth and white wine, and features sautéed mushrooms. Enriched with butter, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs, this risotto makes a luscious, comforting, and earthy-flavored meal. INGREDIENTS: 48 oz. chicken stock or vegetable stock 2 cups Arborio...Read More
This popular midwestern dish is also known as Cowboy Beans or Cowboy Calico Beans, but in our family, it was known simply as Calico Beans by the adults or Halloween Beans by the kids. It’s always been our favorite “go-to” dish to serve on Halloween. Serve the beans with a pan of freshly baked warm...Read More
Rice gets a nutritional boost of iron thanks to the spinach in this quick dish. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup cilantro leaves ½ jalapeño, seeds removed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1...Read More
Use this rice stuffing with game hens, chicken, or turkey. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup wild rice 3 cups chicken or turkey stock (or water) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided) 4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 apple, such as a Golden Delicious or Fuji, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 cup dried cherries (optional, but...Read More
This flavorful rice dish is perfect with Asian or Mexican food. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups basmati long grain white rice 1 clove garlic, minced 2 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt Zest of one lime 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems METHOD:...Read More
Don’t forget to bake a pan of fresh cornbread to serve with this Fall dish! This is a great dish to feed a crowd! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Corralitos apple-smoked bacon, cut into 1″ strips 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (or ground turkey) 2 medium red onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 – 15 oz....Read More
This risotto-like dish is more toothsome made with farro (a kind of wheat) rather than rice and has a deeper flavor that contrasts nicely with the bright flavors of the squash and tomatoes. Squash such as Costata Romanesco, Cousa, or especially Dr. Seuss-looking Tromboncini (from Borba Farms) are low moisture squash that sautés nicely and...Read More
This old-fashioned side dish is a staple at our Memorial Day and Fourth of July picnics and is also the most requested potluck dish we take to parties. As you can tell from the name, this is an old family favorite — my Southern grandmother always had a pot of beans simmering on the back...Read More
Risotto Printanière is a luxurious way to showcase the beautiful colors and tender flavors of Spring. Tender freshly cut asparagus, spring onions, peas, favas, and any other spring veggies you might find come together with rich Parmigiano Reggiano, a hint of lemon, fresh herbs, and a tender pea shoot and arugula salad to create a...Read More
