Month: August 2013

Easy Garlic Parmesan Risotto

Cooking risotto isn’t difficult.  But getting any flavor into the rice seems to be very difficult.  This recipe will give you flavorful, perfectly cooked risotto every time. Garlic Parmesan Risotto 1/4 c finely chopped shallot 3 finely minced cloves of garlic 1 bay leaf 1/4 

Parmesan Frico’s are a Great Way to Add Decadence to any Simple Soup or Salad

I love frico’s.  There are so easy to make and they add a whole new level of flavor and decadence to any soup or salad. Parmesan Frico 5 T finely grated parmesan cheese per frico 1 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional) 1 t fresh cracked 

Grilled Honey Pears with Feta

Just continuing the unconventionally pairing with Grilled Pears and Feta.

This makes a great light dessert or a great transition to dessert.

Grilled Pears with Feta

Grilled Honey Pears with Feta

Pears (1/2 pear per person), cored and cut into quarters

crumbled Feta cheese, about 2 tablespoons per person

Honey, I used Truffle honey.  It is wonderfully delicious because of the earthy component from the truffles, but any honey will do.  You only need about 1 teaspoon per person.

Heat grill to about 5oo degrees F.  Place pear quarters, cut side down, on the grill and let sit without moving for three minutes.  Turn to the other cut side and let sit again for three minutes.  You are looking for good grill marks – this is why you want the grill really hot.  Remove pears from the grill.  Place two quarters on a plate and sprinkle the Feta cheese over the pears.  Drizzle with a bit of honey and serve.