Archive for September, 2006

Preparing a Risotto

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Fall is fast approaching, which means the bachelor will look smashing in sweaters and sport coats.
Also, it means that it’s time again for big, heavy, red wine inducing food. My Favorite.
Risotto looks hard, but it really just requires a little attention and patience.

Risotto is a creamy, smooth dish of big, hearty rice, which is cooked [...]

Creamy Basil Fettucini

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Blend a béchamel sauce with some fresh basil, stir in a pound half cup of grated parmesan cheese, and toss over pasta.
Broiled game hen completely optional.
What? You don’t know how to make a béchamel sauce?

2 cups of 2% milk
1 tbs. of butter
1 heaping tbs. of flour
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
Pepper, garlic, or red [...]

Ah, salads.

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Fun with salads.
A fun dressing to try:
Fry 2 or 3 strips of bacon. Remove the bacon, drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
While the frying pan is still hot, and the fat is still liquid, pour off all but about a tablespoon of fat.
Add a teaspoon or two of balsamic vinegar, and whisk together. [...]

Basic Dining for the Basic Bachelor