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

Triple Chocolate Scotcheroos

Remember all that healthy eating I’ve been talking about lately?  Luckily that doesn’t apply to when I’m making dessert for other people. I occasionally come across interesting twists on the classic Rice Krispie treat when I’m reading other food blogs, and they always look incredibly good and so simple to make (no oven required!).  But… Read More Triple Chocolate Scotcheroos

White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Scones

I’m not a huge fan of sweet or heavy breakfast breads, but I love the idea of scones.  There are lots of ways to make them, and when done right, they can only be described as heavenly.  But more often than not, scones are terribly disappointing.  Scones can be notoriously dry, heavy, and flavorless.  Think… Read More White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Scones