I love when I discover a new way to cook something that completely alters its taste. If you’ve had both raw and roasted fennel before, you’ll know exactly what I mean. While raw fennel has a strong anise flavor (which I happen to enjoy, but understand it isn’t for everyone), it becomes much more mellow…
Pumpkin Risotto
Helping to make risotto was one of my favorite kitchen duties as a kid. I was the chief stirrer, tasked with standing over the stove and stirring continuously as the rice soaked in all of the wonderful broth. I loved watching the risotto plump up before my eyes, magically becoming creamy even though there wasn’t…
