Category Archives: Parmesan

Holiday Dinner Menu 2022

The Holidays are here and I’ve started to plan my Holiday Dinner Menu. This is a pretty simple menu and a lot of it can be done in advance. Doing as much as possible before your guests arrive is the … Continue reading

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Creamy Soft Polenta – Perfect On A Chilly Day

I can’t think of a better dish to make on a cold day. This Soft Polenta always reminds me of my childhood. My mother would make polenta once a year and it was always in the middle of a cold … Continue reading

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Risotto 1.0

Creamy Risotto Milanese Risotto is one of my favorite side dishes to make and eat. It is something that gives me a little bit of a challenge.  There are so many things that can go wrong if you don’t pay attention:  … Continue reading

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