Month: September 2020

Risotto for the Seasons (Butternut squash, Spring Veggie, and Shrimp & Mushroom)

Risotto for the Seasons (Butternut squash, Spring Veggie, and Shrimp & Mushroom)

My go to Risotto recipe has always been Ina Garten’s Saffron Butternut Squash Risotto. It comes out perfect every time. We enjoy this when cooler weather sets in and butternut season is in it’s prime as well as throughout the winter months. We serve it 

Creme Brûlée – It’s so simple!

Creme Brûlée – It’s so simple!

We’ve been making Ina Garten’s Creme Brûlée recipe for years. It’s my husband’s favorite, and a fantastic recipe if you are looking for something gluten free. You can make these ahead, and caramelize the sugar just before serving. We do have a propane torch to 

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

What to do with a bumper crop of basil? Make basil pesto! This is one of our very favorite ways to appreciate the freshness of home grown basil. At the end of our basil season, we usually make a triple batch and freeze it in 

Lemon Blueberry Cake for the Win

Lemon Blueberry Cake for the Win

Memorial Day 2020. In the throws of a global pandemic, my immediate family wasn’t going to let this holiday go by unnoticed. While we didn’t have our usual cookout, that didn’t mean we need to go without a fun dessert! We decided upon a Lemon