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By Helen S. Fletcher, on February 11th, 2013%
Easy Shrimp and Lemon Risotto is a quick version of the classic method of making risotto. I chose it for this Valentine’s day because the holiday falls on a Thursday, making it difficult to cook an elaborate meal. Since the risotto is going to be finished in the oven and the dessert I am suggesting . . . → Read More: Easy Shrimp and Lemon Risotto
By Helen S. Fletcher, on May 31st, 2012% From the first time I tasted a fish taco, I, along with a million other people, fell in love with it. There is something about eating with our hands that appeals to a lot of people, me included. I could do without the dripping down my chin food, but if it’s good enough I’ll even . . . → Read More: Crispy (or not) Shrimp Tacos with Mexican Rice
By Helen S. Fletcher, on April 12th, 2012% If you close your eyes and let your mind wander, this dinner will take you to an island where the temperature is about 75 degrees, there is a gentle breeze coming from slowly swaying palm trees, water laps steadily on the shore then retreats only to repeat this motion over and over and the moon . . . → Read More: Island Dinner for Two
By Helen S. Fletcher, on November 10th, 2011% Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and maybe the favorite. There’s no shopping for gifts and it’s another excuse to pull out all the stops for dinner which I love. We often stay home for Thanksgiving as our sons are in Chicago and Burbank. A turkey or even a turkey breast is a lot . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Alternative
By Helen S. Fletcher, on June 21st, 2011% One of the national dishes of Spain is Paella. It consists of everything good, seafood, sausage, chicken, rice and peas among other things. It is a time consuming dish to prepare but without compare.
This salad version is perfect for our hot, humid summers. Serve it in a hollowed out tomato for a smash presentation.
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By Helen S. Fletcher, on February 17th, 2011% With time precious to all of us, this recipe for creamy risotto is a welcome change from the norm. Normally risotto requires stirring for 30 minutes or more non-stop as liquid is slowly added to the pot. No more liquid is added until the original liquid has been absorbed. No wonder it costs . . . → Read More: Baked Risotto
By Helen S. Fletcher, on December 6th, 2010% Please see the February 17, 2011 blog for how to photos.
With time precious to all of us, this recipe for creamy risotto is a welcome change from the norm. Normally, risotto requires stirring for 30 minutes or more non-stop. No wonder it costs so much in restaurants! This version is popped into the oven . . . → Read More: Baked Risotto
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