Barley and Vegetable Risotto

I’ve been wanting to share this recipe for a while, and I finally got around to both making and photographing it.  So here it is – my favorite kind of risotto.  Sure, risotto is normally made with Arborio rice, but you might be surprised to learn that pearl barley also makes a great risotto. Barley… Read More Barley and Vegetable Risotto

Salmon with Lentils

There isn’t much new to report from the Pâte à Chew Kitchen – I’ve been spending these cold winter days primarily working a lot, spending quality time at the gym, and thinking about new and fun recipes to try.  I’m also still focused on staying healthy (I promise I didn’t eat too many of the delicious… Read More Salmon with Lentils

Chicken with Apples, Rosemary, and Blue Cheese

File this one under “Perfect Quick Weeknight Dinner.”  It can be hard to turn boring chicken into something great and healthy in under 30 minutes, but this recipe does just that. A friend sent me this recipe a while back, and I finally got around to making it.  It turned out to be more delicious… Read More Chicken with Apples, Rosemary, and Blue Cheese

Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa

2012 has gotten off to a great start.  For those that didn’t see, Bon Appetit published one of the photos of my pretty Peppermint Meringues on their website, which you can find here (I am the third picture featured).  I was very excited to get a little recognition from such a wonderful publication, so thank you… Read More Black Beans and Rice with Chicken and Apple Salsa

Roasted Almonds with Rosemary and Fleur de Sel

This past weekend, I made a lot of food for a holiday party, which means I have a few new recipes to share this week!  One of this first things I made was this almond snack.  Putting out a bowl of nuts or snack mix is easy, but this – roasted almonds with fleur de sel, fresh… Read More Roasted Almonds with Rosemary and Fleur de Sel