Tag Archives: Recipes

Mushroom Risotto

Another risotto recipe – this one we found online.  Tastes amazing! Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth (divided) 3 tbsp olive oil (divided) 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced 1-1/2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 3 tbsp finely chopped chives 4 tbsp butter 1/3… Read More »

Basil Steak Marinade

This has become our favorite way to make steak and making it couldn’t be simpler.  I’ve even made this camping on a little smokey grill and some friends said it was one of the best steaks they’ve ever had. Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire… Read More »

Buffalo – Cilantro Chicken Sandwiches

These chicken sandwiches are another family favorite of ours.  It has a lot of strong flavors, yet somehow it’s not overwhelming when all together. Ingredients: Whole wheat hamburger buns Chicken breasts Buffalo wing sauce Pepperjack cheese slices Jalapenos – fresh, sliced thin Fresh cilantro – whole leaves, smaller stems ok Directions: Make homemade buffalo wing… Read More »

Buffalo Wing Sauce – Medium

I haven’t found a good Buffalo Wing Sauce in the stores but this recipe makes an excellent sauce.  We use it all the time with the Buffalo – Cilantro Chicken Sandwich recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2… Read More »

Chicken Vesuvio

Made one of my new favorites last night – Chicken Vesuvio.  I especially like how the potatoes taste – best I’ve ever had.  I think the wine and the chicken broth adds such a good flavor to the dish. Plus – it’s my favorite use for my new Le Creuset Dutch Oven: Chicken Vesuvio (serves… Read More »

Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto

I first had this recipe when I was in a cooking class and couldn’t believe how great it smells and tastes.  It’s super-easy with the pressure cooker as well.  Makes 10 side portions Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onions 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5… Read More »