Friday, April 11, 2008
Favorite Ingredients Friday (Creamy Parmesan Risotto)

Good Friday to you all! It's time for another Favorite Ingredients Friday recipe exchange!

Upcoming Themed Schedule
April 18- Dips & Spreads Edition
May 2- Greatest Hits Edition (re-run one of your favorites of your own FIF recipes)
May 16- Weight Watchers Edition (thanks Tammy!)

I love, love, love risotto!  It takes some time and effort to make but it's so worth it!  This recipe is particularly yummy.  I think you'll like it.


Creamy Parmesan Risotto

Ingredients:
3 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat. In a separate medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is well coated with the butter and starts to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.

Ladle 1/2 cup of the warm broth into the rice mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed. Repeat, adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, until the rice is cooked through but still firm, 20 to 25 minutes total. Add the remaining butter and the salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Stir to incorporate. Adjust seasoning with more salt to taste. Serve immediately, topping with additional Parmesan.

Now, I look forward to seeing your Favorite Ingredients Friday recipe! I won't be able to visit your recipes right away but fear not, I will stop by to visit your recipe as soon as I can!

Don't forget to link your specific recipe post link on Mr. Linky so I can see what's cooking at your house!

Oh, and be sure to put the title of your recipe in parenthesis! It makes it so much quicker for me to go back and search for recipes as I build my weekly menu.

For guidelines and my past Favorite Ingredients Friday recipes, click here.

Thanks so much for your participation. I do appreciate it!

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8 Comments:
At 12:49 AM, Blogger Jientje said...

Hi! Nice to meet you, I'm joining in for the first time, I found you through Tamy's blog!
Are you Ireish?
You have some great pictures on your blog! I love it!

 
At 7:21 AM, Blogger Ms. Kathleen said...

This sounds fabulous! A must try for sure. Have a blessed day!

 
At 1:22 PM, Blogger Carey said...

Your recipe sounds really yummy. Ive never made this before.

 
At 1:47 PM, Blogger GiBee said...

OH MY WORD-- this sounds so good. I'm going to have to try it!!!

 
At 4:34 PM, Blogger lace said...

This sounds wonderful. I was wanting risotto the other day. I have never tried to make it though. I think I will have to now.

 
At 6:05 PM, Blogger Two Pearls said...

Looking forward to the Weight Watchers recipes!!!!

Two Pearls

 
At 2:12 PM, Blogger [zen] said...

Oh goodness! I was doing research for my parenting blog, teensonparenting.blogspot.com, when I saw the tantalizing image in your website o.o So delicious-looking! I need to procrastinate and go try to make that now =]

 
At 1:44 PM, Blogger Kellie with an "ie" said...

I do so love visiting your blog - the beautiful photography, the wonderful recipes, your interesting posts. It's just a warm welcoming place to spend a few minutes, so THANKS!

 

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