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 →

lemon risotto

by Kressley // October 28, 2014 // 1 Comment

I typically serve risotto as a main dish. It is a pretty labor intensive process, and it is hearty enough to stand on its own. This lemon risotto, however, is an exception to that. It pairs beautifully with seafood, which... Continue reading →

shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach over mafaldine

by Kressley // October 7, 2014 // No Comments

This is one of those pasta dishes that you can almost classify as healthy. It has more spinach and mushrooms than pasta, and steamed shrimp is a great low-calorie addition. I used a touch of olive oil to sauté everything... Continue reading →

gnocchi and peas with a savory bacon sauce

by Kressley // August 28, 2014 // No Comments

When I make gnocchi with bacon I typically don’t add a sauce because I find that the bacon is flavorful enough on its own. However, this time I was feeling like something a little different so I made a simple... Continue reading →

spicy walnut pesto

by Kressley // August 7, 2014 // No Comments

Even though I made pesto a couple of weeks ago, my basil plant was in need of another big cut back. After cutting all of the basil for pesto I realized that I was out of pine nuts, so I... Continue reading →

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shrimp, mushrooms, and spinach over mafaldine

gnocchi and peas with a savory bacon sauce

spicy walnut pesto