Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Nutmeg and Rosemary Butternut Squash Risotto

Nutmeg and Rosemary Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients:2 cups Arborio rice1/4 cup (½ stick) butter, melted1 . butternut squash6 cups chicken stock1/2 cup dry white wine1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg, or1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup freshly grated ParmesanRosemary sprigs for garnishSalt and pepper (freshly ground)4 shallots, peeled and mincedCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

Unctuous Mushroom Risotto

Unctuous Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients:4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth2 tablespoons Olive Oil, divided1/2 cup White Onion, diced, divided2 Garlic Cloves, minced, divided1/2 pound Fresh Sliced Mushrooms (crimini, portobello, trumpet, oyster, etc.)1 Bay Leaf1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves2 tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped, divided1 tablespoon Unsalted ButterSalt and pepper1/2 ounce Dried Porcini Mushrooms1/2 cup Warm Water1 cup Arborio Rice1/4…

Classic Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup buttermilk1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded1 teaspoon cinnamon2 cups confectioners' sugar2 8-ounces packages cream cheese, softened4 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)1 cup 1 pecans (4 ounces)3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar2 sticks unsalted butter, softened1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract1 cup vegetable oilCourse: side…

Catfish Tacos With Pimento Cheese Crema and Watermelon Salsa

Catfish Tacos With Pimento Cheese Crema and Watermelon Salsa

Ingredients:1 small avocado, pitted and chopped1/2 tablespoon black pepper1/2 cup buttermilkCanola oil1/2 pound catfish nuggets1/2 teaspoon celery seed6 smalls corn tortillas, warmed4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup crema mexicana2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 cloves garlic, sliced1/2 Juice of lime1 Juice of lime1/2 tablespoon kosher saltKosher salt, to taste1 Zest of lemon1/4 cup…

Spicy Coconut Chicken With Mango Basil Salsa

Spicy Coconut Chicken With Mango Basil Salsa

Ingredients:5 basil leaves, juliennedblack pepper16 ounces coconut milk2 tablespoons dark brown sugarSmall handful basil leaves, torn2 teaspoons garlic, minced1/2 – inch piece ginger, peeled and grated2 fresh jalapenos, sliced1 lime, juicedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 lime, zested1 mango, peeled and finely diced1/2 tablespoon of salt3 scallions, sliced1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut…