Rice
Risotto with Kale
In Tuscany, kale is known as cavolo nero, meaning “black cabbage.” It’s a member of the brassica tribe, which includes cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, cabbage,
June 4, 2023
Rice
Risotto with Leeks and Mushrooms
The wild-mushroom season was at its height one fall in Piedmont when we stopped for dinner at Trattoria Anna. To celebrate the season, the menu
June 4, 2023
Appetizer
Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula, and Ricotta Salata
The ingredients in this risotto—arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and ricotta salata—are typical of the southern region of Puglia. Ricotta salata is a firm cheese made by
June 4, 2023
Appetizer
Risotto with Basil, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
Basil, pine nuts, and cheese are also the primary ingredients in a classic pesto, but here the flavor combination is much more delicate and mellow.
June 4, 2023
Appetizer
Herbed Goat Cheese–Ricotta Crostini
The suggested substitute for sheep’s-milk ricotta, is a combination of hipped together (whipped) ricotta and fresh goat cheese. When these two cheeses are blended, they
June 4, 2023
Breakfast
SAUSAGE SPICED SAVORY PANCAKES
The perfect marriage of sausage and pancakes, all in one small bite. SOY FREE OPTION OIL FREE GLUTEN FREE OPTION TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 minutes
June 4, 2023
Sauces and Puddings
SPICE BLENDS
Save some money and make them taste just the way you like them by making your own spice blends. SOY-FREE GLUTEN-FREE OIL-FREE TOTAL PREP TIME:
June 4, 2023
Veggies
VEGAN SOUR CREAM ALTERNATIVES
Some people love the convenience of store-bought vegan sour cream but don’t like a few of the ingredients that are in some of them. Cashew
June 4, 2023
Italian
Tenerumi Soup (Squash Vine and Spaghetti Soup)
Fresh sheep’s-milk ricotta still warm from the dairy, artichokes so tender you can eat them raw, and tenerumi cooked into a soup—a Sicilian friend was
June 4, 2023
Italian
Spring Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, and Fontina
Here are some of the myths about risotto: making it takes a long time; you have to stand over a hot pot and stir constantly;
June 4, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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