I took some cooking classes at Gretchen’s Kitchen in Mt. Vernon and one of the many chefs I learned from did these wonderful risotto cakes.  I’ll share it with you here.
Risotto Cake
Take cold risotto left over (search recipe in CyberBistroBoutique) and add crystalized ginger.  3/4-1 cup to 4 cups risotto.
Slowly warm olive oil on medium […]

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There are times when you want some basil-infused oil for the flavor.  Here is how you make it.
Blanch a cup of fresh basil in boiling salted water about 10 seconds.  Remove immediately and put into ICED water.
Put 3/4 cup LIGHT olive oil and the basil into a blender to puree.  Strain it through cheesecloth.  To […]

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Shelly Humula’s husband, Steven, did this fabulous appetizer/meal/snack/whateveryouwantittobe on Saturday night.  It was fabulous!  I’m promised the other creations he’s come up with.  Watch this space for them!
Steven’s OMAR
Greek Pita Bread or Nan brushed with Olive oil, Yellow Onion, Roma Tomato, Thai Eggplant, Zucchini, Raisins, Apricot, Kalamata Olives, Crushed Garlic, Squeeze of Lemon Juice, Isernio’s […]

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Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.
Homemade Trail Mix
Makes 5 servings, about 1/4 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1/4 cup whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 ounce dried apricots or other dried fruit
Combine almonds, peanuts, […]

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