07/8/13
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Risotto with Sausage & Fennel

SUNDAY Risotto with Grilled Sausages & Peppers and Fennel   “Creamy risotto, dotted with fresh spring peas or delicate shellfish, is a classic of the northern Italian table.  This versatile dish never ceases to please ~ combining the satisfying flavors of tender rice, fresh herbs, and seasonal ingredients with delicious results.  Whether featuring grilled sausage Continue reading → «Risotto with Sausage & Fennel»

05/10/13
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Grilled Sausages, Lemon Risotto & Roasted Asparagus

THURSDAY Grilled Sausages  |  Lemon Risotto  |  Roasted Asparagus   This evening’s dinner was supposed to be a Pantry Soup…a variety of ingredients taken from the pantry, fridge & freezer that become transformed {with a little bit of kitchen magic} into a savory and satisfying meal, pleasing the palates of everyone gathered at the dinner Continue reading → «Grilled Sausages, Lemon Risotto & Roasted Asparagus»

04/5/13
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Preserved Lemon & Spring Vegetable Risotto with Grilled Pernod Shrimp

FRIDAY Preserved Lemon & Spring Vegetable Risotto with Grilled Pernod Shrimp   It is Friday…a real Friday, for me…thank the heavens above!  The horse show last week&{end} has rendered this little family unit on active duty for eleven days straight…that doesn’t sound like a lot to me right now but I assure you, it feels Continue reading → «Preserved Lemon & Spring Vegetable Risotto with Grilled Pernod Shrimp»

03/3/13
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Sunday Dinner Menu: Slow-Roasted Pork, Lemon Risotto & Peas

SUNDAY Slow-Roasted, Herbed Pork Shoulder  |  Lemon Risotto  |  Peas This evening’s dinner comes from the ladies at Canal House… It really is a perfect Sunday dinner dish.  A bit of preparation in the morning, place the roast in the oven and let it cook ALL DAY {nine hours} filling the house {and the neighborhood Continue reading → «Sunday Dinner Menu: Slow-Roasted Pork, Lemon Risotto & Peas»

02/20/13

Herbed Chicken Breasts, Risotto, Peas & a Lemon Cream

WEDNESDAY Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage  |  Lemon Risotto  |  Peas  |  Tartine’s Lemon Cream Everyday, on this little space known as “The Dinner Concierge“, amazes me… On September 26th, 2012 I began this project…chronicling what my family eats each evening…attempting to inspire those of you who need to answer the question, “What’s for Dinner“…every day!  But Continue reading → «Herbed Chicken Breasts, Risotto, Peas & a Lemon Cream»

01/20/13

Grilled NY Strip Steaks, Twice-Cooked Mushrooms & Parmesan Risotto with Peas

SUNDAY Grilled NY Strip Steaks  |  Twice-Cooked Mushrooms  |  Parmesan Risotto with Peas Lemon Cake What a FABULOUS weekend!  I can’t believe it is Sunday {already}.  I feel like I was picking up Michael in Sausalito just this afternoon {but that was Friday afternoon}.  Michael leaves in the morning for Southern California {again} tomorrow…let the Continue reading → «Grilled NY Strip Steaks, Twice-Cooked Mushrooms & Parmesan Risotto with Peas»

11/25/12

Balsamic Risotto with Roasted Chicken & Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears

SUNDAY Balsamic Risotto with Roasted Chicken  |  Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears, Cranberries & Red Onions Balsamic Risotto with Roasted Chicken For the Chickens… { Note:  I roast two whole chickens for this recipe so as to ensure enough meat for chicken sandwiches to send off in the children’s lunches tomorrow. Halve the amounts of these Continue reading → «Balsamic Risotto with Roasted Chicken & Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears»

10/12/12

October 7, 2012

SUNDAY Truffled Filet of Beef Sandwiches  |  California Sparkling Wine MONDAY Roast Chicken with Rosemary, Lemon & Honey  |  Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes  |  Garlicky Greens TUESDAY Boston Baked Beans  |  Boston Brown Bread WEDNESDAY Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Melted Bleu Cheese  |  Chicken Salad THURSDAY  Risotto with Mushrooms   FRIDAY Real Meatballs & Spaghetti  Continue reading → «October 7, 2012»