Strawberries and Cream Risotto
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner, lunch, soups, salads, & sides
I know, I know. Strawberries in risotto seems kind of weird. Each of the other types of risotto I’ve made have been very much on the savory side, so the thought of tossing in fruit had even me wondering if it was really a good idea. As soon as the scent of strawberries simmering on [...]
Tags: rice, strawberry
Jambalaya
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
I can’t remember the last time I went out for some good Creole food. There’s even a popular New Orleans restaurant that’s pretty close by, but for one reason or another I’ve still never been there. So, one night I decided to take matters into my own hands and make jambalaya. To my surprise, it [...]
Tags: bacon, rice, sausage, shrimp
Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
Sometimes hubby and I get stuck in a food rut, and for a couple weeks we end up eating the same few things for dinner over and over again. It usually happens because I’m too busy to sit down and plan out a menu for the next few weeks, but it also happens if I’m [...]
Tags: cheese, chicken, Mexican, rice
Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner, soups, salads, & sides
Since I am currently between jobs, my sister is coming to stay with us all next week during her winter break. I can’t wait! Not only will she get to play with our new puppy who came home yesterday, but we’re looking forward to getting in lots of time in the kitchen. One of the [...]
Tags: mushroom, rice, risotto, sausage
Indian Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Posted by Tracy | Filed under dinner
For Christmas this year I received several cookbooks, one of which is all about Indian cuisine. While hubby and I both love Indian food, the problem is that I only know how to make three dishes – naan, chana masala, and this Indian butter chicken I found on Tasty Kitchen and adapted to suite our tastes. Though [...]


