ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. Ingredients: 16 oz corn, fresh or thawed 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 6 oz crumbled cotija Zest & juice of 1 lime ~ 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise Salt, chile pepper, chipotle, cumin Good additions: 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 avocado,Continue reading “Simple Esquites”
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Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 yellow or sweet onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I used a Sauvignon Blanc 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn 1 can of greenContinue reading “Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon”
Roasted Corn Risotto
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I used a buttery Chardonnay 1 cup of frozen roasted corn 4 – 6 cups of vegetable brothContinue reading “Roasted Corn Risotto”
Favorite Summer Recipes
Some of my favorite summer recipes:
Smashed Old Bay Potatoes
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 2 lbs. of yukon gold or yellow potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 garlic cloves 1/4 cup salted butter, cut into tabs 2 teaspoons of old bay seasoning 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons flaky kosher salt + more for boilingContinue reading “Smashed Old Bay Potatoes”
Roasted Carrots with Cranberry Goat Cheese
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. I SERVES: 6 Ingredients: ~ 2 lbs. carrots, peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup salted butter, cut into tabs 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon A pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup crumbled cranberry cinnamon goat cheese or substitute with plain goat cheese andContinue reading “Roasted Carrots with Cranberry Goat Cheese”
Baked Sweet Potato Casserole
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN. I SERVES: 6 Ingredients: Mashed Sweet Potatoes: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup softened butter 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice A pinch of kosher salt Dash of cayenne pepper Topping:*Continue reading “Baked Sweet Potato Casserole”
Island Macaroni Salad
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 5 cups gluten free macaroni noodles 1 1/4 cups of mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup shredded yellow onions 1/4 cup shredded carrot 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 2 tablespoons brown sugar Salt & pepperContinue reading “Island Macaroni Salad”
Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto with Bacon
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 5-6 Ingredients: 10 oz. chopped bacon 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried chopped onion 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I tend to use a cheap Sauvignon Blanc 1 cup pumpkin purée 3-4 cups of vegetable broth 1/2Continue reading “Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto with Bacon”
Parmesan Asiago Risotto
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4-5 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I tend to use a cheap Sauvignon Blanc 3-4 cups of chicken broth 1/2 cup Parmesan Asiago Romano blend Instructions: Melt the butterContinue reading “Parmesan Asiago Risotto”
