My two friends recently got engaged, so I wanted to cook for them – my way of saying congrats! The dinner was so much fun to put together and I just had to show you guys the end result. I must say, I’m pretty proud of myself for accomplishing this on a weeknight.
Table setting...note the napkins tied with ribbon
Individual table setting
On the menu? We started out with cilantro stuffed mushrooms, had risotto alla primavera for our main dish and ended on a sweet note with my beloved mango cheesecake. This was my first time making risotto, and I realized it’s not as hard as I thought! You just need to constantly keep an eye on it and gradually mix it with the broth (I used vegetable broth), so it doesn’t stick to the saucepan. My version included fried chickpeas to give the meal some protein, but overall I liked the recipe. Next time, I would just throw in more veggies and add some chili powder for a little kick.
Risotto alla primavera. Though here, it just looks like a mound of chick peas.
Bon appétit!
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Most amazing dinner ever!!!