Seafood Linguine
Jan 18, 2010
While all parts of the dandelion plant are edible, the leaves are always the best. To prepare the greens, trim off root ends, rinse leaves well under cold running water and spin dry.
Poach, v., to cook food (usually egg, chicken or fish) by submerging it in liquid that is simmering or just below the boiling point.
Pearl barley is a nice alternative to arborio rice in this rich and creamy risotto. Serve with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese alongside saute shrimp for a simple yet elegant dinner.
Pomegranate seeds and a little bubbly make this a festive option for entertaining. To make an extra-special garnish, add a few pomegranate seeds to each well of an ice cube tray and top them up with water. Freeze and then serve alongside the sparklers.
Be sure to use bone-in chicken thighs as they are more flavourful than breast meat and stay moist and tender during cooking.
This creamy and delicious spin on risotto requires far less stirring than traditional rice risotto and cooks in half the time. Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish or steak.
This special stew is a wonderful way to splurge and enjoy lobster right at home in a romantic setting. Save the shrimp and lobster shells to make the seafood stock.
