Another mashed potato substitute. This is heavenly with chicken, pork or lamb. Not quite as sweet as sweet potato, play up it’s savory qualities with garlic and herbs. It whips up butter smooth and delicious. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 cups goat milk 1 butternut squash cut lengthways 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½…
Category: Side Dishes
Sage and Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash is a delicious addition to creamy risotto. These squash are plentiful during the fall but available year round. The sweet flavor is dreamy with pork and chicken. I like to puree the squash but it can be added whole and cooked down. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 butternut squash…
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
I grew up in the 80’s… the age of the microwave. The only way I ever had these were microwaved out of a frozen package. VILE! There is no other word for it. Like culinary penance. When I had this version at a local restaurant I was …. confused … thrilled … intrigued. It…
Pea Risotto
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups chicken broth (vegetable stock for vegetarian) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup of pea puree 3 cloves or garlic 1/2 cup of onion 2 shallots, diced 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 dry white wine 1/4 firm sheep or goat like Manchego Salt & Pepper to taste Fresh Thyme or sage for garnish…
Mint Pea Hummus
INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce package of green peas, thawed 3 large cloves of roasted garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup of tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon of coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons of fresh mint Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the peas, roasted…
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