Morel and Fiddlehead Ragout

I’m from the Pacifc Northwest and grew up eating the local flora and fauna. My grandfather, mother and stepfather all used to take me  mushroom picking and we would get giant bags of morels. They are my absolute favorite but, …

Chanterelle, Wild Rice Risotto with Baby Spinach

2 lbs Chanterelles 1 ½ cups wild rice blend ½ cup Arborio rice Olive oil Butter 6 cloves Garlic, minced ½ yellow onion, diced (shallots would be better but I was out) 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, …

Campanelle with Acorn Squash and Swiss Chard

This dish only had about half the chard I wanted because when I got home from work, I discovered my husband had given some of it to our bunnies. It was still delicious though and I don’t blame them. They …