This past late spring/early summer, my mom and I enjoyed our annual New York City trip. We always visit the museums, partake in the Broadway shows, and attend the New York City Ballet and ABT. But, this year, we went to a new site, Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich’s amazing gourmet mega-market and restaurants, called Eataly NYC. While there I literally loaded up all my arms could carry of dried pastas and risotto rices. I used one of these precious bags of beautiful and authentically Italian arborio rice to perfect my risotto recipe. Alternating between cream and broth or water, you end up with a consistently tender and flavorful risotto rice dish.
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Creamy Risotto
Recipe By: Everyday Cooking Adventures, 2014
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. arborio rice
- 16 oz. chicken broth
- 1/2 pint heavy cream
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a large fry pan heat the olive oil over medium. Add the rice and sauté to toast the rice about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth to combine. Adjust heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes.
3. Add in 1/4 cup of heavy cream, stirring, until absorbed on a low simmer. Alternate with chicken broth and heavy cream over about 15-20 minutes, allowing liquid to be absorbed before adding in more. Rice should be tender but not mushy. Continue to add in a little water if cream and broth are used up and rice is still not tender. Season with a little salt and pepper. You may add a little Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs and/or vegetables of your choice as desired at serving time.
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Oh my god! Just tried this recipe this evening and it is delicious! New favorite combination
Fantastic! Glad you liked it, Lydia!
I am glad to see you have discovered the glory that is risotto! Enjoy all of the Italian products you brought home!
Thanks Adri! I am and I LOVE risotto now.
I don’t have a favorite.. i’ve never watched before. That risotto looks delicious!
Leela you will have to catch an episode on ABC…really fun to watch.
i like clinton kelly, also, loves the recipes you post- i’ve tried quite a few! and i keep the ones i like in a recipe folder. they are always pretty simple to make and combine great ingredients! the martha stewart baked cabbage recipe you did, i swear i could eat that everyday! sooo good and the baked enchilada skillet dinner!
Thanks Rebecca! I’m so glad you like them!