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Baked Lemon Thyme Mushrooms
On a gray, stormy Sunday this week, I baked a batch of these lemon thyme mushrooms. The dish smells unbelievable while cooking in the oven, but when the richness of the mushrooms mixes with savory thyme, bright lemon, and sharp parmesan cheese, it tastes even better. Lemon thyme mushrooms would make a wonderful side dish […]
Shrimp Risotto
Though risotto, the creamy, Italian rice dish, is one of the most common meals in Italy, it is also one of the most versatile. Risotto can be made with chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, it features everything from peas to pancetta, mussels to mushrooms, and may be served as a first course or the main […]
Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice and Avocado Crema
Despite all the jokes people make about British food, I never had a bad meal while living in London. I even became quite fond of ‘mushy peas,’ a classic English side dish. Granted, most of the food I ate in London was not quintessentially British. London is such a global city, that I had access […]
Welcome!
They say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But why stop at lemonade? Welcome to Zest, a collection of happy, healthy recipes that are fun to make and even better to eat. Be inspired, try something new, and most importantly, enjoy. About the author: Carolyn Green believes in secret ingredients, striped aprons, and serving breakfast […]