Pea and Tarragon Risotto
Posted by jimphelps on July 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Risottos are great dinners. They are versatile and easily adapted to what’s on hand. The Williams-Sonoma’s Risotto cookbook has been my starting point for many risottos including this one. Fresh sugar snap peas and tarragon are the flavoring elements. Parmesan cheese adds depth and helps build the creamy texture. We served this with a … Read more
Category Easy, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Salad, Seasons, Spring, Summer
Pork Medallions with Sage and Marsala
Posted by jimphelps on June 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Pork tenderloin medallions are great weeknight dinner. They are an easy to cook light meal. These medallions have sage leaves pressed onto the meat and they are finished with marsala wine for a sweet sauce. I served this with a asparagus and cannellini bean salad for lighter Spring dinner. Recipe: Pork Medallions with Sage and … Read more
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter · Tagged with main course, pork
Chilled Asparagus Soup
We hit 92°F yesterday so dinner called for something chilled to beat the heat. Chilled asparagus soup made for a cool, clean and refreshing dinner on a hot May day. The soup was garnished with blanched asparagus tips, chive blossoms and sour cream. It was served with a cheese board of local cheeses: Hidden Springs … Read more
Category Easy, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Soup, Spring, Summer
Grilled Tomatoes 3 Ways – quick, easy, delicious
Posted by jimphelps on May 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Grilling tomatoes is a great way to make a side dish or a quick sauce. Roasting brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes and softens the flesh. The smoke from the grill adds a wonderful depth to their flavor. You can fill them with herbs, breadcrumbs, cheese or grill them whole. It is … Read more
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer
Two Pizza – Spinach and Feta & Tomato Basil
Last night’s dinner was quick and easy. Homemade pizza is a great dinner to make on a week night. You put the dough on to rise in the morning (or overnight in the fridge). It takes about 30 minutes to make and bake the pizzas when you are ready to eat. Our pizzas are much … Read more
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
Beef Tenderloin Tips with Rosemary Salt and Morels
Posted by jimphelps on May 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is quick dinner that uses the inexpensive ends of the very expensive beef tenderloin. The entrée is very quick to prepare and very yummy. The rosemary salt is easy to make and a great way to extend the life of a fresh herb. I served this over roasted winter squash puree with green beans … Read more
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter
Calzone with Spinach, Eggplant, Red Pepper and Ricotta Salata
Posted by jimphelps on May 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A fussy thing to make, this calzone is yummy and a great way to use up vegetables that you have on hand. You can make up the filling and crust before, then roll out the crust, fill and bake for a quick dinner. I use sheep’s milk Ricotta Salata from Butler Farms that I pick … Read more
Category Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Not Meat, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Very Fussy, Winter · Tagged with Calzone
Penne with Broiled Tomatoes and Spinach
Posted by jimphelps on May 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
A quick meal where the sweetness of tomatoes and caramelized onions is balanced by the earthy greens of spinach and the saltiness of bacon. Recipe: Penne with Broiled Tomatoes, Spinach, Onion and Bacon Summary: A quick pasta dish that uses cherry tomatoes and large leaf spinach. Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8 oz … Read more
Category Easy, Fall, Featured Post, Featured Slides, Fuss-level, Meat, Not Meat, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Winter
Asparagus with Poached Eggs
Posted by jimphelps on April 26, 2010 · 2 Comments
This recipe makes a quick dinner or brunch. The sweet earthy flavors of asparagus go wonderfully with poached eggs. The dish is served with an “italian salsa” of tomato, shallots and herbs. Serve it with some toasted rustic bread or crostini. Recipe: Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Italian Salsa Summary: Steamed or grilled asparagus served … Read more
First Week in Review
Posted by jimphelps on April 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The first outdoor Dane County Farmers’ Market was bright and sunny and the crowds were out to celebrate Spring and the arrival of fresh local produce. We ate well this first week. It was good to see my favorite farmers again after Winter. We went down to the square later than I usually go and … Read more
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