Strawberry Rhubarb Tart There’s a certain ease and simplicity to free-form tarts like this. Sometimes they’re called a crostata, sometimes a galette. You can call it whatever you want, but I call it a fast way to use great fruit when it’s in season, without a lot of fuss. Recipe and photo credit: https://www.davidlebovitz.com/strawberry-rhubarb-tart-crostata-galette-recipe/ For…
Citrus & Goat Cheese Salad Vibrant oranges and grapefruit with velvety, creamy goat cheese and nuts and snap peas create a delicious salad loaded with healthy goodness. Recipe and photo credit: https://melissamayo.com/recipe/citrus-goat-cheese-salad/ For the Salad 1 pack butter lettuce 1 pack snap peas 1.5 cups mini peppers (cut into rings) 1 can whole beets (cut…
Mushroom Risotto For a delicious, elegant main dish, make this mushroom risotto recipe! It's rich and creamy, made with white wine, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin) 1.5 lbs mixed mushrooms (chopped) 3/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste) freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 garlic…
Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta in a Wine and Butter Sauce Picture this: perfectly sautéed shrimp, bathed in a luscious white wine and butter sauce with just the right kick of fresh lemon. Every bite is a blend of zesty citrus, velvety sauce, and tender pasta, all coming together that feels both gourmet and comforting. It’s…
Stracotto A slow braised Italian style pot roast in a tasty tomato sauce. Thanks to Vicki Holmes for this delicious recipe! 3 pounds beef (such as chuck, cut into 3 large pieces) 4 ounces diced bacon or pancetta (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced…
Chorizo Al Vino Tinto This chorizo al vino tinto recipe is a classic tapas recipe for Spanish chorizo in red wine. It’s common at tapas bars in Spain and easy to make at home with only 6 ingredients. I learned to make this dish when we lived in Spain and now make it when we…
Brown Butter Scallop Risotto This one is going to take some time, but it will be worth it! An absolutely unforgettable meal. Make sure to pat the scallops dry before searing and basting for that deep golden brown! 12 large scallops 1.5 L chicken stock 1 shallot (minced) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tbsp olive…
Joceyln’s Mac & Cheese It took some coercing, but we were able to pry this decadent mac & cheese recipe from fellow advent calendar participant, Jocelyn Enns. 2 cups cheddar (Gruyere, or mix of your choice) 4 Tbsp butter 4 Tbsp flour 1 tsp chicken of vegetable stock powder ½ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp…
Brie & Prosciutto Crostini 1/2 small baguette (cut diagonally into 12 1/2-inch-thick slices) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 100 g prosciutto 100 g Brie cheese (cut into 12 slices) 12 leaves fresh basil 2 tbsp honey Preheat oven to 400℉. Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with oil. Season with…
Crispy Grilled Prawns with Lemon Garlic Butter Lemon Garlic Butter: 6 tbsp butter (unsalted) ¼ tsp salt 3 tsp garlic (very finely chopped) 1.5 tbsp lemon juice (plus more to taste) Prawns: 500 large prawns (raw, peeled and deveined) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika (plain or sweet ok too) ¼ tsp cayenne…