mushroom risotto

by Kressley // February 24, 2015 // No Comments

Mushrooms are one of my favorite entrees when I don’t want to have a meat. There is a heartiness about them that makes them a good substitute. This isn’t a vegetarian meal because I use chicken stock, but you could... Continue reading →

sweet and salty chive butter

by Kressley // July 24, 2014 // No Comments

When I lived in New Hampshire I used to go to a restaurant that served this butter along with fresh, hot bread. We soon started recreating it at home because it was so delicious. The secret is adding a little... Continue reading →

grilled pressed spatchcocked bbq chicken

by Kressley // July 22, 2014 // No Comments

We can’t have a grill, which means that when I go home to visit my family I do a lot of grilling. I made this chicken over 4th of July weekend. If you saw this photo on Instagram, you might... Continue reading →

how to: pesto

by Kressley // July 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

After the birds stopped using my window boxes as their own personal feeding/nesting boxes, my plants have been doing extremely well. My basil has especially grown, which meant it was time for a good trim. Basil grows best when it... Continue reading →

plum-almond tart

by Kressley // July 11, 2014 // No Comments

[Note: This was supposed to be posted yesterday, but for some reason it didn’t go up. Have a great weekend!] I rarely cook with plums because I usually eat them before I get chance to cook with them.... Continue reading →

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mushroom risotto

sweet and salty chive butter

grilled pressed spatchcocked bbq chicken

how to: pesto

plum-almond tart