Risotto Primavera (Springtime Risotto)

2 T. olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 5 cups warmed chicken broth 1/2 tsp. saffron threads 1 lb. asparagus, blanched and cut into 1" pieces 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed 1 carrot, peeled...

Mexican Pasta Salad

8 ounces uncooked pasta 1 can (15 oz.) black beans 1 can (15 oz.) whole kernel corn 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 – 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cups grated cheese 1/2 cup...

Fisherman’s Halibut

Poached Halibut 3 cups water 3/4 cup sugar ¼ cup salt 2 6-8 ounce fresh halibut filets, boneless and skinless In a medium-sized saucepan, mix together the water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add halibut filets and...

Grilled Shrimp Salad on Crostini

1 lb. jumbo shrimp (21-25), peeled and deveined 2 T. Olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 4 large roma tomatoes, diced 2 T. Chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. capers juice of 2 lemons salt and pepper to taste 4...

Green Eggs & Ham

8 hard-boiled eggs (more or less – depending on what you have) 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup grated cheese 1...

Easter Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake

Butter flavored cooking spray 3 tablespoons vanilla wafer cookies crushed in to fine crumbs 3 1/4 cups flour all-purpose flour, sifted ½ teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 stick ½ cup Low fat butter, Land O Lakes...