Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I enjoyed this red dessert wine from Uruguay at a local restaurant where the owner described it as ‘liquid raisinettes’. That quirky description might not fit in most wine reviews, but it was very much on par, and I opted to share it. In the glass, this wine from Uruguay is deep purplish red with […]
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I love Caesar Salad and it surprises me how many restaurants do a poor job at serving up the right flavors: Parmesan cheese, garlic, anchovies and mustard. Yes, anchovies are a must as they add a depth of flavor to the dressing without tasting fishy. Here is a darn good Caesar Salad rendition created with […]
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Viscous inky purple in the glass – just really pretty. Big, bold dark berry aromas jumping out of the glass. In the mouth, this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is jammy with intense blackberry / grape flavors and black licorice and mocha notes. Pleasant dry, tannic finish. Dinner in a glass. 94 Points – Robert Parker. […]
[Continue reading...]I just love risotto. Each time I make it, I make extra so I have leftovers that I can repurpose into other delicious dishes. Here are my four favorite ways to use leftover risotto: Fresh Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini – the deep-fried, risotto-filled balls have a crunchy outer crust and a creamy, fresh Mozzarella-stuffed center. Click for […]
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The 2009 Ravines Wine Cellars Pinot Noir is a beautiful ruby in the glass. The nose is of red berries and cherries. In the mouth, the ripe cherries continue with some earthy, smoky notes with underlying oak from the French oak barrels the wine sees. Soft tannins and pleasant velvety texture. Very Burgundian in style. […]
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A great side dish that is also a super way to use up leftover risotto is the risotto cake. Serve a risotto cake over a simple salad or as a side dish to your favorite protein to please the whole gang. Ingredients: 3 cups leftover Porcini Mushroom Risotto, chilled 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups Panko […]
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Chicken soup might be one of the most comforting dishes. Add flavorful leftover risotto to the soup and you have the ultimate bowl of comfort food love. Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped into small dice 4 celery ribs, chopped into small dice 3 carrots, chopped into small dice 1 tsp. each, […]
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Portobello mushrooms are so versatile. Meaty, they can take the place of meat in many instances. I enjoy grilling whole portobellos and stuffing them with something equally as delicious, in this instance, mushroom risotto. Feel free to vary the cheese your top these tasty babies with. Ingredients: 2 large Portobello mushrooms, stemmed and de-gilled 2 […]
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Gooey, cheesy core, creamy risotto and crunchy, deep-fried outer shell. Seriously, how could this concept ever be bad?! Introducing the Arancini. I order this Italian favorite nearly every time a restaurant offers it and I love to use leftover risotto to make my own at home. While the Arancini can be stuffed with just about […]
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A creamy bowl of risotto is the perfect comfort food to me. It’s so easy to vary the flavors of risotto and I create new versions all the time. The base of my risotto features a few simple ingredients: risotto rice, olive oil, butter, Parmesan, chicken broth, onion and garlic. From there, the possibilities are endless. […]
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