Leek Risotto

 

It’s my first risotto and Chef Gordon Ramsay would be proud. It’s very easy. I guess after watching all the donkeys on Hell’s Kitchen screw it up, I’ve been very, very afraid. Psht, nothing to it.

I was inspired by Special K’s low-cal version, but as always, I changed the recipe to [...]

Beef Stir-Fry with Avocado Salad

Photo from FitnessMagazine.Com

Since it’s January, and thinking about a healthier lifestyle, I Googled a few new ideas for low-calorie dinners. I found a cool one at FitnessMagazine.Com. What grabbed my attention to this recipe is the chili powder. I thought it would be an interesting addition to the stir-fry, and it was. [...]

Vermont Cheddar & Ale Soup

This recipe came to me by a friend a few months ago. My apologizes but I can’t remember who.

It’s easy, but takes a little time. You can’t just toss in all the ingredients and call it a day. It must be layered in with each layer having it’s time to stew.

There is [...]

Baked Beer Burgers and Burnt Balls

Here it is, 2012, and I haven’t posted since October. It’s been a busy few months. So, I’m pushing myself to get this recipe out there since it was a good one.

On New Years Eve, I had the Boy’s parents down for dinner and celebrations. I’ve always been [...]

What’s for lunch?

Curried Garbanzo Beans, Photo by Jenny MacBeth

Ingredients •    2 onions, minced •    2 cloves garlic, minced •    2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped •    6 whole cloves •    2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed •    1 teaspoon ground cumin •    1 teaspoon ground coriander salt •    1 teaspoon cayenne pepper •   [...]