When I lived in Bologna, my Italian roommate Mariangela would make this heavenly Butternut Squash Risotto on special occasions. She would stand there by the stove, stirring away with her ancient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Image credit: Joe Lingeman) Risotto is the epitome of fast and fancy. It may seem like a dish that’s better left to your favorite ...

1. Prepare sauce and greens ahead of time and hold warm. Have risotto in progress when you begin to cook the chops. 2. Fire up the grill or heat a grill skillet. Preheat oven to 425°. 3. Lightly oil ...

Your jack-o’-lanterns might be decomposing outside, but unless you carved the butternut squash, too, your winter squashes are likely doing what they do best: waiting patiently on your countertop to be ...

Warm, creamy risotto is a carb lover’s dream. While it may be an ideal cold weather comfort food, though, lots of salt and rich dairy may leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable when the meal is ...

Sometimes your kids surprise you. At 18, my son has never before shown a desire to learn to cook. We tried when he was younger, but he just wasn’t interested. He likes to eat, though. Quite picky as a ...

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, Dutch oven or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the squash and sauté for about 3 minutes or until almost soft. Then add the mushrooms, shallots and ...