Fall is upon us, and as the wind and rain storms blow in, I’m eating warm, rich dishes a whole lot more. Up until recently, I have been a bit intimidated by risotto. I always thought it took forever or was really easy to mess up… Turns out, it’s actually quite quick, but it does require a bit of patience at the same time. This Butternut Squash Risotto with Seared Scallops is the perfect combination of warm fall flavors, with some delicate seafood flair.
As much fun as it is to cook and bake festive and seasonally appropriate dishes all the time, there is something to be said for a classic, simple and easy standby for when you need dinner ASAP and don’t want to involve too many dishes. For me, my weeknight dinner go-to’s tend to involve protein + veggies + rice. Especially this Easy Baked Teriyaki Chicken that only requires 5 simple ingredients for the marinade. That’s it!
One of the tried and true pairings of them all is pork and apples. This Roasted Sage Pork Tenderloin gives you exactly that. A one pan roasted dinner that combines the tasty flavors of apples, pork, mustard, and herbs all together. A simple marinade for the meat, and some veggies on the side. A quick weeknight dinner for these coazy fall evenings.
It’s National Clam Chowder Day! With all the snow and cold weather we’ve had here in Portland this week, it’s the perfect time to whip up a warm, hearty meal. This delicious Pacific Coast Razor Clam Chowder has fresh clams, fresh herbs, and a lot of butter, all of which come together in this thick and creamy soup.