Ever since discovering my love of Greek food last year, I have been all about feta cheese. I like it on salads, I love it with shrimp – I just think it’s great. When I ran across this version of mac and cheese that featured feta, I was instantly a fan. The combination of the …
Lemon juice adds bright acidity and makes all the difference in such a simple dish. Garnish with a slice of lemon to enhance the citrus effect. Serve with Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad.
I know this dish may seem a little strange. But bear with me — citrus risotto isn’t some odd sweet-and-sour rice porridge. It’s an elegant dish that beautifully balances tart, creamy, salty and sweet flavors.
This recipe from Gourmet Magazine is an example of what one can expect to be served at a Spanish tapas bar. They are very quick to prepare and can be made up to one day in advance, keeping in mind that they should be brought to room temperature before serving. I only use 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes but you can use a whole teaspoon if you like your food spicy.
Quick and easy shrimp, marinated in a lime zest and juice, cilantro, olive oil and garlic is a crowd pleaser! The honey lime dipping sauce takes it up a notch! Perfect for quick family meal or appetizer.
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary Magner tucks a flavorful sausage mixture into colorful acorn squash halves. Cooking the squash in the microwave means this entree is done in minutes. I like to use maple-flavored bulk pork sausage, Mary notes.
