Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with hearty kale, this Winter Green Risotto is cozy comfort in a bowl. A squeeze of lemon keeps it bright, making it perfect for a chill night in. Winter Green Risotto at a Glance... Summarize and save this content on... Why I Love This Recipe What's not to love? The creamy, [...]
Spring is springing and this Spring Pea Risotto is exactly what I want to be eating on repeat. It’s creamy, bright, loaded with cheese (duh), and packed with all the seasonal vibes. Why I Love This Recipe I love spring! I love it for many reasons—but the main one being that it ushers in all [...]
There is literally so much to discuss today (3 big things!!)… where do we even start?! Caramelized Onion Risotto feels like the right place to kick it off. [...]
I think it's safe to say we all LOVE Cacio e Pepe! So naturally I went down a deep dark rabbit hole of Cacio e Pepe EVERYTHING and this Cacio e Pepe Risotto was born! Why I Love This Recipe I've said it before but it bears repeating - risotto is not as hard as [...]
Prepare yourselves for a show stopping dish! This Baked Squash Risotto is the ultimate cozy vibed main course that will wow any dinner party guests. A creamy squash risotto with an entire wheel of camembert nestled into the rice and baked to perfection. Trust me, make this! Why I Love This Recipe If you've been [...]
This creamy tangy Goat Cheese Risotto recipe needs to be in your repertoire for all upcoming dinner parties! It's the perfect dish to serve with Chicken or seafood. Why I Love This Recipe If you've been around WGC for the last few years, you know that risotto is near and dear to my heart. It's [...]
What happens when you combine parmesan risotto and super thin strips of cooked eggplant? MAGIC. Otherwise known as Eggplant Rollatini of course!! [...]
Risotto a way of life here on WGC. I’ve been obsessed ever since week #2 of culinary school and I’m still going strong! Today is all about this summery Tomato Risotto (but news flash - I’ve developed it so you can make it any time of the year!) Here’s the deal with risotto. It looks [...]
I can't wait any longer!! The official launch of spring is like less than 24 hours away and I've never been so excited in my life! Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto all around to celebrate!
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Risotto is my meal of choice when I'm aiming to impress! And this year for Valentine's Day we're staying in and I'll be whipping up this Carrot and Parmesan Risotto and more! [...]
Here on WGC we’re all about balance. Between salads, brownies, pasta and everything else covering the pages of my blog – I think it’s obvious that balance is key! That said…I love a risotto moment! [...]
There was a moment, back in my culinary school days, when I made risotto on a weekly basis. For some really sad reason it doesn't happen as often - but I'm bringing it back this week with a Wild Mushroom Risotto! Risotto is the quintessential date night in food - which makes perfect sense as [...]
It's here!! The last full week of the year. We made it! No work this week, just tons of time with friends and family and FOOD! In honor of that, there's a very special meal plan for you guys! Enjoy! [...]
We're continuing to roll right into holiday dinner ideas this week and this Garlic Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin is the perfect show stopping recipe when you need to feed your crew, don't want anything too time consuming, and want to look like a literal superstar. Read on to get all the tips and tricks along [...]
'Tis the season for all sorts of potluck parties so let's talk Holiday Potluck Ideas. Whether you're looking for an easy appetizer like Baked Brie or a dinner idea to feed a crowd like Italian Meatballs. 50 Holiday Potluck Ideas at a Glance Not sure what to bring? Choose your preferred AI platform below and [...]
First full week of December - here we go! Lots of really simple weeknight meals, a few comforting dishes and a few healthy and some of my favorite ideas for breakfasts and desserts! [...]
Game time my friends - as promised, our very curated 2025 gift guides are COMPLETE! Let's start shopping for him, her, the fitness lover, spa girls, coffee aficionados, anyone obsessed with tech and more! We've got it all. Without further ado... some recs straight from us to you!! For Her: The Perfect Baseball Hat - [...]
Less than 3 weeks before Thanksgiving - and we've discussed brining and roasting the bird with a compound butter!! Between this weeks meal agenda, next weeks WGC Friendsgiving and a dinner party tonight, we are BUSY! Let's do this because staying organized is imperative! Sunday - Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are on tap for tonight!! Fingers crossed [...]
If cozy dinners are your love language, you’ve come to the right place. These Fall Dinner Ideas are all about hearty flavors, seasonal produce, and the kind of meals that make your house smell incredible. FALL SOUPS: Not your Grandma’s Minestrone Soup Minestrone is basically an Italian version of a vegetable soup that’s loaded with [...]
Succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites are the name of the game today! I'm in my "bites" era. I've made Salmon Bites and Chicken Bites most recently and today, Steak Bites. Maybe it's because I have a baby that is out of the puree stage or because I have an almost 5 year old who loves [...]
It’s that time of year again - and I’ve got your quick + easy back to school dinners 100% handled!
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German Potato Salad is in my blood! It runs through my veins - and it's EVERYTHING you need for summer cook-outs this year! [...]
If you’re a fan of Cacio e Pepe pasta, you’re going to LOVE this fresh take with romaine lettuce. Cacio e Pepe Romaine is bright, punchy, cheesy, and wildly addicting. I've made it 6 days in a row and there is absolutely no chance I'll let up anytime soon. Why I Love This Recipe This [...]
Grilling season is just weeks away but I'm jumping the gun and starting now. 5 nights of quick and easy dinners coming your way... let's get into it!
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Here's the deal - unless you're going out to celebrate Valentine's Day a few days early, I'll always tell you to skip the Valentine's Day pre-fixe menus! It's a wild night in the industry and you guys are about to be armed with an incredible assortment of ideas for a Valentine's Day Menu at home. [...]
Happy Sunday friends. Big day today with a game, new commercials and a halftime performance that surely bring me back to my highschool days. Let's get into it. We'll go big today and keep it healthy-ish the rest of the week. [...]
2022 is almost upon us and we need an epic New Years Eve menu!! But first... after 30+ years of life I’ve come to a conclusion…. [...]
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Who's up for a little Christmas Dinner Menu inspiration? I've got it all from soups / salads / main courses / pastas / desserts, you name it. [...]
While we might be in back to school / back to work mode, summer isn't really over yet. And anyone who tells you otherwise is lying! We've got a beautiful few weeks left and this Cucumber Feta Orzo Pasta Salad has been frequently requested on social media and it's FINALLY hitting the website today! Why [...]
I mean, tell me this isn't the most gorgeous Seafood Paella you've ever seen. And guess what - it's crazy easy to make! Plus it feeds a crowd! [...]
This garlicky, herby Roasted Mushroom Pasta with crunchy homemade breadcrumbs is truly perfection! Pasta is clearly my love language. It's been this way since as long as I can remember. And mushrooms have been added to that list ever since culinary school. This fall inspired Roasted Mushroom Pasta is truly perfection. (Psst... Looking for another [...]
One of our all time favorite recipes got a makeover just in time for tomato season - say hello to Tomato Confit Pasta! Why I Love This Recipe I've been making tomato confit for the past 12 years! It comes to us by way of one of Matt's best friends and I will forever be [...]
Have I ever told you guys about Italian night at our country club back in Tucson? Long story short, there was Italian night every Thursday at our club... [...]
Yesterday I asked you guys on insta-story what kind of recipes you'd like to see more of and a LOT of you requested farmers market finds. Seeing as how asparagus is going NUTS this time of year... [...]
If you're in need of a comforting, cozy, delicious dinner... well look no further. This Chicken Ragu is the perfect meal for those rainy / cold days and I'm serving it up over a bed of polenta because it's the right move. It's like a big giant hug in a bowl and I'm very into [...]
Talk about easy side dishes for Thanksgiving - this Peas and Pancetta situation couldn't be easier or more delicious!! [...]
This Tomato Confit (infused with a little bit of saffron) is 100% about to revolutionize the way you eat! It's perfection!! It also goes perfect with so many recipes. You can use it on top of this Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich or goes perfect with this Pasta Salad! There are so many ways to use [...]
We all know I live for a mushroom moment - these Crispy Wild Mushrooms are the perfect side dish! Let's talk about Crispy Wild Mushrooms! A few things to keep in mind when making mushrooms: You should never run your mushrooms under water or rinse them. Instead, just brush them off with a clean towel [...]
Let's get right into it. Making a meal out of canned beans is incredibly useful, especially when we're doing a lot of cooking out of the pantry. So in honor of the occasion, below you'll find 35 recipes to make with a can of beans!! We're got all sorts of flavors going on but a [...]
Spring produce is overflowing at the farmers markets right now, so that means we're highlighting some of our fav spring produce like peas and giving you an abundance of ideas of what to cook with it. If you missed the ode to Asparagus - check it out! But today it's all about PEAS!! They are [...]
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