For years I made my own pesto, a favorite summer condiment. Basil is so full of flavor and has many uses in recipes. In the past I used a lot as I could grow as much as I wanted; I always started my plants from seed too. Make a batch, top with a little olive … Continue reading
There are more veggies in this dish such as red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, petite peas and an extra kick with saffron threads and oregano. I was going to change the title to include more information but decided viewers need to look at my recipe more closely and see for themselves. I mentioned … Continue reading
Since I had some dried orzo left over after making a shrimp recipe I thought I would make this vegetarian dish. I changed the cheese from feta to Kefalotyri to finish, which is a yellow Greek cheese made from sheep’s milk. It is tangy with a sharp aroma similar to Pecorino Romano. Normally, it is … Continue reading
I eat a fair amount of rice because I love stir fries, Asian dishes and recipes that use rice as a base or side. It was nice to make orzo (oval-shaped pasta) instead as it provided a tasty base for some juicy marinated shrimp. New York Times Cooking once again provided a delicious shrimp recipe … Continue reading
I love just about every kind of “white” rice. I still am trying to train my taste buds towards the healthier brown rice but so far that has not happened. This rice is full of good flavor and I especially liked the idea of using some green tea. This is a recipe that can … Continue reading
Gene enjoyed long grain rice but preferred a short grain rice called arborio to be used in a risotto. Orzo was another favorite of his which is also a short grained rice/pasta – see my recipe Savory Orzo. I have a risotto cooker, Kitchen Gadgets – Breville Risotto Plus, which I love to use. This gadget cooks not only risotto but rice and … Continue reading