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Tagged With: chicken stock

Butternut Squash Risotto

Posted on December 28, 2012 by m&m

This was an incredibly easy weeknight dinner after a week of long and involved meals. You can also potentially use up holiday leftovers, since I pre-roasted the squash the day before and added the mashed squash right at the end. It still has all the holiday flavors, but it’s great all winter long. Butternut Squash … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, Pasta, Vegetable, Vegetarian | Tags: butternut, , , juice, , orange, , , risotto, , squash, thyme, white wine, | 5 Comments

Quinoa with Snap Peas and Mint

Posted on May 29, 2012 by m&m

I’m a big fan of quinoa because it reminds me of pasta but it’s actually a seed so it’s healthier. You can basically treat it as you would any small pasta and it works, although my favorites are either mushroom-based or citrus-based. When I saw these beautiful snap peas at the farmers market, it seemed … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains, Vegetable, Vegetarian | Tags: balsamic vinegar, , , , , , onion, quinoa, recipe, snap peas, wine, | 5 Comments

Asparagus, Ramp, and Leek Soup

Posted on May 3, 2012 by m&m

It’s that time of year where everyone goes crazy over ramps. I tend to like them best in pastas and risottos or with eggs, but I decided to try them in this soup. It’s the perfect spring soup, which I like to leave a little chunky by using my immersion blender. If you can’t get … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Soup, Vegetarian | Tags: asparagus, , , chives, leeks, , , ramps, recipe, soup, white wine | 16 Comments

Mushroom Lasagna

Posted on February 26, 2012 by m&m

I love making lasagna when I’m going to have people over because I can hang out with people instead of standing over the stove the whole night. It’s also just great comfort food, and it makes me feel better whenever I’m a little down (almost as much as a delicious grilled cheese, especially when it’s … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, M&M Favorites, Pasta, Vegetarian | Tags: bake, , , , , , fontina, , lasagna, , marsala, , mossarella, mushroom, noodles, nutmeg, , onion, , recipe, rosemary | 12 Comments

Comfort Food: Tuna Noodle Casserole

Posted on February 8, 2012 by m&m

I always thought I didn’t like tuna noodle casserole until college. We had a wonderful southern cook for a few weeks who introduced me to this delicious variation on mac and cheese. I like to think the tuna gives it more nutritional value, but this dish is not about being healthy. I go to this … Continue reading »

Categories: Fish, M&M Favorites, Pasta | Tags: breadcrumbs, , casserole, , , , marsala, , mushroom, noodle, nutmeg, , , recipe, rosemary, truffle butter, tuna, white sauce | Leave a comment

Roasted Butternut Squash Cannelloni with Blue Cheese

Posted on December 1, 2011 by m&m

  As part of my pre-Thanksgiving feast, I made homemade roasted butternut squash ravioli and I hand-rolled the pasta. Of course, I ended up with a lot of filling and I was tired of rolling out the pasta sheets. So, instead of making extra ravioli I made some cannelloni later on. Cover them with a … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, M&M Favorites, Pasta | Tags: amaretti, blue cheese, butternut squash, cannelloni, , , leftover, manicotti, mascarpone, , nutmeg, , , recipe, roasted, sage, stilton, white sauce, white wine | Leave a comment

Arancini (Rice Balls)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by m&m

Arancini are a traditional bar snack in Italy and they are usually made earlier in the day and sit at room temperature on the bar until they are eaten. I usually don’t get around to making them because I rarely have leftover risotto. In fact, for my party I made a whole batch of risotto … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Italian, Pasta | Tags: arancine, , carrot, , , , , immersion blender, , onion, , panko breadcrumbs, red wine, , rice ball, risotto, saffron, San Marzano tomatoes, , white wine | 2 Comments

Roasted Carrot and Butternut Squash Lasagna

Posted on October 4, 2011 by m&m

I can’t decide what kind of lasagna I like best. I love the traditional meat one as well as my favorite mushroom lasagna. I also make one with veggies that’s pretty delicious. This one is definitely up there. It’s a little sweet, a little salty. Perfect for the first real week of fall. We’re starting … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, M&M Favorites, Pasta, Vegetable | Tags: amaretti, , bechemel, , , butternut squash, carrot, , fall, , fontina, lasagna, maple syrup, , noodles, nutmeg, , pecorino, provolone, puree, recipe, roasted, sage | 3 Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa

Posted on May 28, 2011 by m&m

Well, after making the mini pies, I had some strawberries and rhubarb left over. I usually put some sort of fruit in my quinoa (peaches, pineapple, mango, grapes, etc), so I thought I’d give it a try. Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup white wine 1 stalk rhubarb, chopped … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains | Tags: , quinoa, recipe, rhubarb, , strawberry, white wine | Leave a comment