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Rice is deservedly very popular throughout the world. Jambalaya is eaten in Louisiana, paella in Spain, and delicious pilafs everywhere else. But one rice dish, risotto, is the most revered by serious rice lovers. Perhaps because of its daunting technique, risotto is the most feared by many cooks, while at the same time the most […]

Now that barbecue season is in full steam many people’s thoughts turn to the best steaks to grill on their barbecue so that they can serve juicy, flavoursome and tender meat to their guests. While taking a lot of time on choosing the best seasoning or marinade for their steaks just how much time do […]

A first experience with risotto has left you breathless and craving more. Reading through recipes to make your own risotto, however, may leave you overwhelmed and confused. Although a good risotto takes a little time and care, there is no reason your homemade risotto should not rival that of your favorite fancy downtown bistro. Traditionally, […]

How to make Risotto Hardly any European country has such a rich culinary tradition as Italy. The hospitality and passion for food of Italian people is well known. If I think of cooking Italian food; I think of pleasure. I used to believe that the rice dish Risotto came from the province Lombardy but in […]

There are many advantages of cutting steaks out of roasts. One of the biggest reasons for cutting steaks out of roasts is price. You can buy a whole roast for cheaper than you can buy the same poundage of steaks. If you shop around, you can find roasts on sale in different stores to save […]

Risotto is a creamy and rich famous Italian dish created in Milan. Traditionally made with short grain rice, Arborio or carnaroli rice is preferred giving a much moister result than when making a pilau. All risottos are made the same basic way using fine oil and butter, good stock and other ingredients can be added […]

Get your kids involved in making dinner! My Spaghetti Pie recipe is a quick easy dinner that will become a FANTASTIC FAMILY FAVORITE! Preheat oven to 350. Cook 6 oz. spaghetti. (My family loves Angel Hair as it really absorbs the sauce, meat mixture and cheeses.) Drain and stir in 2 Tbs. butter, 1/3 c. […]

Salmon is used in many ways in many countries around the world. I was first introduced to a smoked salmon salad by a Russian friend; it was very tasty, with lots of fresh dill, but rather heavy on the mayonnaise. When we lived in Paris, France, we had many wonderful salads, including salmon, which is […]

Tortillas are a must have for me. And fresh tortillas? Well, there is no match to their quality and taste. Tortillas are extremely versatile, and can be used for almost any dish. They can be fried to a crisp state or to a soft foldable state for things like tacos. What you’ll need: Cast iron […]

Risotto allo Champagne: Rather wicked, but given the proper occasion… The creation of a good risotto is rather like riding a bicycle: It takes a little bit of practice to begin with, and a certain amount of attention but from then on. A good Risotto is all about timing, and this is why when served […]