I’ve been trying to make a batch of this every weekend to last us the week. Creamy Herb & Mustard Dressing 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard 3 tablespoons Mixed Herbs (Parsley, Thyme, Dill, etc.) 1 tablespoon grated Red Onion 1 cup Milk Salt and Pepper Place all ingredients into a blender …

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It’s still too warm to crank on the oven. Oh how i’m craving a hot cheesy gratin and roast chicken! I suppose it’ll have to wait a few weeks yet. This cheesy, creamy dish is helping me get over it. No oven required. Herb and Pea Alfredo 1 lb. Penne Pasta 2 Eggs 2 Egg …

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If you’re celebrating something this is the dish for you! Yet it’s so easy to make you could go for it on a weekday as well. Scallops and Herbed Risotto For the Herbed Risotto: 1 1/2 cups Risotto/Arborio rice 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable stock 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion (finely chopped) 1 …

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Nigella Lawson is usually a very good influence to me. Needless to say when I found this recipe on her blog all dinner plans screeched to halt and we had this instead. Cheddar Cheese Risotto 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 medium White Onion (finely diced) 1 1/2 cups Risotto Rice 1/2 cup …

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Once upon a time, there were two little boys who loved a story by Keiko Kasza about a Wolf and his plan to fatten up a little chicken so he could make her into a tasty stew. The story went that the wolf, an excellent cook, dropped off treats and goodies on her door step …

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