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Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Cups Low sodium vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed.
  • 1 pound Shitake or a mix of mushrooms of your choosing
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon My Sage Gourmet's Savory Spring, Summer, or Tuscan Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh cracked Black Pepper and the zest of one lemon
  • 1 1/2 Cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 Cup white cooking wine (Any dry white wine will do)
  • 1 Cup + 1/2 Cup reserved for topping, freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 Cup fresh chopped parsley for topping

Instructions

Over High heat into medium pot, add stock and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, move to a back burner on low heat.

In a deep wide pot, heat olive oil to medium heat, test heat by adding a small piece of shallot. It should simmer, not pop. Reduce heat, if necessary, then add remaining shallot and cook until translucent, stirring frequently.

Add mushrooms and butter. Cook until mushrooms have reduced and softened.

Add garlic, My Sage Gourmet seasoning, and pepper, stirring for 1 minute or until butter is melted.

Add Arborio rice, stirring to coat on all sides. Let toast for a few minutes until well coated and a nutty scent forms.

Add wine and cook till evaporated, stirring often.

Add 1/2 cup of stock, stir to combine, then add another 1/2 of stock. repeat this process until most if not all of the stock is added, allowing it to absorb after each 1/2 cup add, before adding more. This crucial step makes this dish come out perfectly- don't rush it.

Once you reach the perfect consistency, no need to add more stock. You may have some left and that is ok.

When done, remove from heat, Add 1 cup parmesan cheese, and stir to combine.

When serving top with parsley and more parmesan if you wish to.

Sprinkle a bit of fresh pepper over the top. Perfection!

Notes

Risotto is one of the more satisfying dishes to make. The way it transforms, its depth of taste, it really does make one feel like they've created something spectacular.

I sometimes like to use a mixture of wild mushrooms in this dish for a little extra wow.

Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 500Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1500mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 6gSugar: 14gProtein: 16g

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© Carol Takakura
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Grains
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Infused Water Recipes

Infused Water

Infused Water

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Stay hydrated with these delicious infused water combinations

Ingredients

  • MINT AND WATERMELON: Watermelon, and Mint Leaves (4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed watermelon (about 1 1/4 pounds; lightly smashed) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed)
  • STRAWBERRY, LIME, AND BASIL: Strawberries, Orange, Lime, and Basil
  • STRAWBERRY, LIME, AND CILANTRO: Strawberries, Orange, Lime, and Cilantro
  • PINEAPPLE MINT: Pineapple and Mint Leaves (4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed pineapple (about 1 1/4 pounds) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed)
  • CUCUMBER, LIME, AND CILANTRO: Cucumber sliced thick, lime and lightly crushed cilantro springs
  • BLUEBERRY AND PEACH: Blueberries + Peaches
  • RASPBERRY, GRAPES, AND LIMES: Raspberries, Basil leaves and Lime
  • CANTALOUPE, MINT, AND CUCUMBER: 1/4 Cantaloupe (skin removed and seeded), Mint and Seedless Cucumber (sliced thick)
  • PINEAPPLE AND SHAVED GINGER: One of my favorites! Chunks of Pineapple and peeled shaved or sliced ginger
  • FRUIT SANGRIA: Strawberries, Lemon, Watermelon, Peaches, Pineapple and Oranges- (about one cup of each in ½ inch cubes)
  • KIWI AND WATERMELON - in chunks
  • DETOXIFY: Cucumber, Lemon, Mint Leaves with a splash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh fruit and herbs being used then add fruits and herbs.
  2. Quarter the fruit, no need to remove seeds, stems or skin in some fruit-see above for specifics.
  3. Start with a hand full of each fruit (unless otherwise indicated above) and a small handful of herbs
  4. Note: Herbs can have a very strong flavor. Start with a few leaves or sprigs and add as you wish to pump up the taste.
  5. Fill pitcher with ¾ of the way with ice cold filtered water. Add your choice fruits and herbs. Serve chilled.
  6. To infuse- Cover and Chill in the frig. A minimum of 30 minutes.
  7. Depending on the type of fruit, should last for a couple of days. The heartier the fruit the longer it will last.

Notes

Be creative with the shapes of the fruit and how you layer or drop them into the water.
Pick a clear clean container to show off your creations!

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© Carol Takakura
Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Beverages

 

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White meat is just as bad for you as red beef when it comes to your cholesterol level

(CNN) The red meat or white meat debate is a draw. Eating white meat, such as poultry, will have an identical effect on your cholesterol level as eating red beef, new research indicates.

The long-held belief that eating white meat is less harmful for your heart may still hold true, because there may be other effects from eating red meat that contribute to cardiovascular disease, said the University of California, San Francisco researchers. This needs to be explored in more detail, they added.
Non-meat proteins such as vegetables, dairy, and legumes, including beans, show the best cholesterol benefit, according to the new study published Tuesday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

‘Bad’ cholesterol can lead to heart disease

It is well-known that saturated fats increase the concentration of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, in your bloodstream and if this harmful waxy substance builds up in your arteries, the result could be a heart attack or stroke. Saturated fats, most of which come from animal sources, include butter, beef fat and poultry skin. Read more on this vital topic!

By Susan Scutti, CNN

Updated 3:24 PM ET, Tue June 4, 2019

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Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie

Crisp and cool, sweet and summery. I’m pretty sure this delicious smoothie will become your new favorite green drink! And as a bonus, it’s chock full of nutrition and hydration.

Just try and contain yourself!!

 

Apple, Oranges and Basil Smoothie

Apple, Orange and Basil Smoothie

Yield: 1-2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh water
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1 banana, ripe and peeled Skip the ice cubes iif you use a frozen banana)
  • 5-8 oz fresh spinach stems and all
  • 1 Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Gala Apple (seeded)
  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup blueberries, frozen
  • 4-6 basil leaves
  • Handful parsley

Instructions

  1. Blend dates, cold water and ice cubes for 30 secs. or until no longer chunky.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
  3. Makes enough to share if you are willing, although once you taste it you might decide to keep it all to yourself!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 381Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 475mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 23gSugar: 44gProtein: 19g

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© Carol Takakura
Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Beverages

 

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IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME

Spring Giveaway! 

My Sage Gourmet and The Swag have teamed up for a Spring Giveaway.

To Enter- Head over to Instagram, find @mysagegourmet   and simply follow the rules to enter

 

THE RULES:

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Enter as many times as you’d like to increase your chances.

A set of winners (tagger and tagee) will be picked by our team.

Contest ends on the first day of Spring-March 20 @ 12:00pm PST

 

 

What’s up for grabs

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Winners must live in the U.S. and be 18 years or older to enter.  This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.

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