I love making Risotto but I was first introduced to Risotto Balls by my friend Kristen during a weekend visit. They are the perfect way to repurpose leftover Risotto as an appetizer or a crispy element with salad! INGREDIENTS: 2 large eggs, beaten to blend 2 cups leftover Risotto 1/2 cup grated Manchego or Pecorino…
Category: Appetizers
Smokey Homemade Pimento Cheese
I have never really like pimento cheese (gasp). I know, it’s a Southern staple, I just don’t like it… until I found this. This recipe does use cow dairy but there are some great sheep and goat alternatives. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese (cow dairy) 1/2 cup smoked Gouda (cow dairy) 1/2…
Strawberry & Honey Salad
Summer offers a simple delicious bounty. Here is an 5 minute side dish that is sure to please! INGREDIENTS: 1 quart of strawberries, capped and sliced 1/4 cup of fresh mint 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 3 Tablespoons of honey INSTRUCTIONS: Combine ingredients and allow to marry for 30 minutes. Collect your culinary bows
Flower Salad
I first discovered edible flowers in Hawaii. I submit that nothing turns a plain salad into an event like flower petals. This is less a recipe and more of a concept. Any mix of green and anything from the list below. I love a light lemon vinaigrette, poppy seed or raspberry dressing. Edible Flowers: Calendula…
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
I must admit, I am neither a pimento cheese nor a deviled egg fan. I made these as part of an Old Fashioned Cocktail night as a tray filler. Amazingly, the marriage of the cheese and egg is sublime. They were the hit of the evening! If you are dairy and NSF, you will need…
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