Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Sunday, November 16, 2014

Butternut Squash Risotto

I could not resist this recipe!  With it being the official first cold week of the season, I looked for seasonal flavors to anticipate the upcoming holiday season.  This recipe is in the October issue of Food Network Magazine.  It is delicious!!  So worth the effort it takes to make!  I did make one significant change to the original recipe; it calls for vegetable stock, I used chicken stock.  Be generous with the grated Parmesan when serving, the salty cheese is a beautiful addition.

Butternut Squash Risotto
Here is the link to the recipe

I will give you the ingredient list and my pictures.  Rather than type it all, simply go to the link!

1 small butternut squash
6 c. vegetable stock
3 T. unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
2 c. risotto rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated parmesan for topping
Chopped parsley for topping


















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