Saffron risotto
The base of saffron risotto is incredibly simple: just finely chopped onion, which is gently cooked in butter or oil until softened. The rice is then tossed and toasted with the onions and the fat to heat the grains of rice before the liquid is added. Wine and stock give…
Lamb ragu pappardelle
Rich and meaty lamb ragu pappardelle is the ultimate Italian comfort food! Succulent lamb shoulder is slowly braised with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, & hardy herbs, yielding an intensely flavorful lamb ragu sauce perfectly paired with pappardelle, gnocchi, polenta, or any pasta you love! Stovetop, oven, slow cooker, & instant pot…
Crab Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy Crab Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a very special dish meant for a special occasion. It doubles as both a side dish or an entrée. It’s a delicious and budget friendly way to serve crab meat to a crowd with style. This recipe was first developed for Borden…
Crispy Roast Duck Recipe
This Honey Crispy Roast Duck recipe makes a beautiful holiday main dish but is easy enough for any special occasion or Sunday dinner. With crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, this post will show you how to cook duck to get that beautiful roasted look and amazing flavor! This honey…
Moussaka (Greek Beef and Eggplant Lasagna)
Moussaka is to the Greek what Lasagna is to Italians. A rich tomato meat sauce layered with eggplant instead of pasta sheets, and topped with a thick layer of béchamel sauce, this traditional Greek recipe takes time to assemble – but it’s well worth the effort! Eggplant for Moussaka Traditionally,…
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SKILLET
This Mediterranean chicken is made with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, roasted artichoke hearts and nestles in a creamy lemon sauce. They are so easy to make with just 30 minutes from start to finish. Tender and juicy chicken that’s full of flavor cooked in one skillet. The perfect healthy chicken dinner recipe for…
Smoky jollof rice
Jollof rice is a rice dish from West Africa. Many would argue it first originated from Senegal, but others swear it's from Nigeria. No matter the origin, Jolof is one dish that binds us all across Africa, and it's swiftly gaining international recognition and popularity. Smoky Party-Style Jollof Rice is…
Salmon Caviar Recipe
Any fancy Russian or Ukrainian dinner has to include an appetizer of ikra (caviar). Growing up, I used to eat the “poor man’s caviar”, or ikra, which is made out of eggplant instead of fish eggs. But, here in Seattle, fish eggs are abundant, cheap and extremely accessible. During salmon fishing…
