Happy Tuesday everyone! It feels so good to be home after so much travel the last few weeks. One of my favorite things about coming home is opening all my mail. Is that totally lame of me? I just kinda love to see what came while I was away. I’m also an obsessive organizer and the fact that my mail is sitting in the mail box for a week straight seriously gives me the heebie jeebies. Those things need to be filed and dealt with immediately. That’s my obsessive type A personality in full force.
This past trip was 8 days long, so when I got home there was tons of mail to be opened. Lots of boring bill stuff and then there was this…
The first cookbook from my friend Lori, over at Recipe Girl!! It’s a beauty and I’m so proud of her.
This cookbook is seriously packed with gorgeous photography, amazing food styling and a whole bunch of new recipes (195 total) that are going to keep you busy in the kitchen. Lori’s a busy mom with an amazing website so her recipes are super family friendly and nothing is crazy complicated, which is exactly how I like to cook!
When first flipping through The Recipe Girl Cookbook
It even has some shredded zucchini in it, so I felt like I was getting some veggies along with my creamy risotto.
And let’s do a little giveaway! What do you think!?
One lucky reader will get a copy of Lori’s Recipe Girl cookbook! You’ve got 1 week to enter.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what you’re most looking forward to about Summer!
I’m counting down the days until I can have a pool day and that’s what I’m most excited about. Also… watermelon. I am craving some serious watermelon salads with mint and feta and some herbs. So weigh in below and let me know and you could win one of Lori’s new books just in time for all that summer entertaining!
And here’s the link to hop on over to Amazon and order The Recipe Girl Cookbook
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER SADIE!! Please email me within 48 hours to get your book 🙂
Tomato Mascarpone Risotto
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion about ½ large
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese see Tips
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the broth and tomato sauce and heat over low heat until just
- warmed, 4 to 5 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until those are softened too, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy in appearance, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the wine, stir and let the liquid evaporate.
- Stir in the salt. Add the warmed tomato broth ½ cup at a time, stirring occasionally. When the broth has just about been completely absorbed by the rice, add another ½ cup. Continue to cook and stir and add broth in ½ cup increments until all of the broth has been absorbed and the risotto is tender, but still firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheese, basil and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Cooking from my garden!
Lounging by the pool with a nice cool beverage!
I’m excited for fresh watermelon!
I’m looking forward to walking in the morning before work because it will be light enough by then. Also, watermelon with feta and balsamic.
I’m looking forward to not being on a tight schedule and enjoying the relaxing free days of summer!
I am looking forward to grilling and going to the lake with the Dog!
I am looking forward to going to the beach every weekend!
I am looking forward to unlimited basil from my garden and summer cocktails!
I can’t wait to just relax at home with my family
I am looking forward to sunshine and relaxing this summer.
Looking forward to longer daylight, family fun at the beach, getting active & good times with friends!
The pool!!!!!!!!!!
Summer brings warm sunshine, grilling in the front yard and Caprese Salad!!
I am looking forward to spending summer evenings watching my daughter (5 months old) explore great food….first up, avocado!
I am so excited about swimming in the ocean, and tanning, fanatically. 🙂
I’m looking forward to my daughter playing in her baby pool. She is just so darling in her little swim suit.
congratulations Sadie!! You won the Recipe Girl Cookbook contest!! Will you just shoot me a quick email with your mailing address and I’ll make sure the book gets to you ASAP!
Thanks
Looking forward to watermelon and getting in the pool!
I’m looking forward to grilling all kinds of yummy foods and all the fresh salads I’ll be able to make from all the vegetables in my garden!
Looking forward to sunny days, time at the pool and vacation! LOVE the photos from this cookbook!
Looking forward to gardening and all the Fresh fruit and veggies. They taste like summer.
can’t wait to make and EAT this amazing risotto dish!
summer shoes are so much better than winter shoes! And I’m looking forward to NO SHOES!
Looking forward to biking to work!
I am so looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies and barbeques!
I am sooo looking forward to a trip to the bay/beach. The saltwater and salty air seems to somehow rejuvenate me…
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! Such a great recipe.