At this point, arugula has become so much of a yuppie cliché and emblem of the gourmet-ization of America (see David Kamp’s The United States of Arugula), that it seems a little silly to even write about it. Shouldn’t I be onto bigger and better lettuce greens? Maybe so, but I love arugula. I just [...]
Posts Tagged ‘risotto’
Arugula: Not just for yuppie salads anymore
Posted in Home Cooking, Recipe, Tips, tagged arugula, fennel, goat cheese, risotto, spaghetti on July 8, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Spring Supper Part 1: Asparagus Risotto
Posted in Home Cooking, Tips, tagged asparagus, entertaining, risotto, spring on June 2, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Those ramps were just the beginning of the seasonal bounty at the farmer’s market, and every week, more produce begins to appear. While we’re still a long ways out from edible tomatoes and the peak of harvest season, there’s some terrific springtime favorites available. This week, I made a slightly fancier than average (three courses!) [...]
Mushroom Risotto, How I Love Thee
Posted in Home Cooking, Recipe, tagged mushrooms, risotto on February 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
As much as I love risotto (rice+butter+cheese? I’m there), I really don’t think all flavors of risotto are created equal. Asparagus risotto can be a nice change in the spring, and butternut squash risotto has its place, but nothing can really beat the woodsiness of mushrooms for flavoring such a hearty, bone-sticking dish.
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