Vegetarian main dish recipes
In January, your fresh produce options may look a little sparse. Root vegetables take center stage, and so we often look to use them in warm, earthy, and comforting recipes. That is exactly what we have in this celery root soup, which also just so happens to be vegetarian-friendly.
If you’ve never had it, I like to describe risotto as similar to macaroni and cheese, but with rice. And fancy add-ins. And less cheese. And a more complicated cooking procedure. So nothing like macaroni and cheese, but an equally satisfying comfort food, and an impressive dish to prepare for company. Today let’s talk about how to make risotto, and discuss some variations that will help you make some leftover magic with this dish.
Today is the shortest day of the year. We are all missing the sunshine and warmer weather, but if you can’t escape to the southern hemisphere, maybe you could get by with a meal reminiscent of the summer bounty. This red pepper stew, called peperonata, is just what the doctor ordered.