• Appetizers,  Dinner,  Recipe,  Vegetarian

    Arancini with Leftover Rice

    I now look forward to leftover rice. These little balls are so delicious and comforting! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Share on email Share on google A classic Italian Great Depression recipe, this uses leftover rice and breadcrumbs. “Elsa learned—to her surprise and to her mother-in-law’s—that she wasn’t a quitter. She woke up each morning well before her husband and got into the kitchen in time to make coffee. She learned to make and eat and love food she had never heard of, made from ingredients she’d never seen—olive oil, fettuccine, arancini, pancetta.” Kristin Hannah, The Four Winds Tweet If you like this…

  • Dinner,  Recipe,  Vegetarian

    Mushroom & Leek Risotto

    Creamy and flavorful, risotto is a special dish. It takes a little time and a lot of TLC, so I like to make double to guarantee leftovers! Nerdy Tips Don’t be intimidated!! If you have the time, you can make this!! Patience is the most important part of a good risotto. Use vegetable stock to make this an easy and creamy vegetarian dish. Make sure your stock is warm, not boiling. If you don’t want to use wine make sure to replace with an acid like lemon juice. I make a double batch for twice the reward (dinner AND leftovers) with the same amount of effort. To reheat those leftovers,…