The Beet Reporter

I have been meaning for several months to try making risotto for the first time. It seems like you can do almost anything with risotto, whether it’s adding pureed mushrooms or spinach, pistachios, shrimp or just herbs. One of the most popular set-ups for fish in the restaurant I work at is to serve it [...]

I never grew up eating something like stroganoff– I didn’t even know what stroganoff was until I made this dish. I was just craving cheesy pasta with mushrooms and caramelized onions, which it turns out is stroganoff. It also only took twenty minutes, quick enough for a homemade lunch, and involves red wine which is even better [...]

Our christmas feast this year was remarkably simple. After our traditional christmas eve dinner of cheese and chocolate fondues, it’s necessary to balance the holidays with more substantial veggies and protein. It’s impossible to think about preparing a hearty meal after stuffing oneself with french bread, gruyere and dark chocolate, so this quick and basic [...]