EPISODE 3:

I love risotto and even though it is a simple rice dish, I associate it with special occasions. Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. It is most often served as a first course. But, here in the United States, we serve it as a side or even a main course.

I don’t remember when my holiday tradition of prime rib changed to a holiday tradition of beef tenderloin but it is a welcome change.  As much as I love prime rib, beef tenderloin is much easier to prepare, easier to carve and the leftovers are good cold.

Ok. Confession time. I do not consider myself very competitive, but I do like the satisfaction of a job well done.  

It’s the little things, the smile on the face of very happy eaters—or even better, seeing someone lick the plate is immensely rewarding to the cook! It is not polite to lick your plate, so I am not suggesting anyone do it, just saying that it is high praise!