The Lovell Table

I tend to show my love through food. Cooking a meal or baking something sweet is my way of caring for others and showing how much I value them. A risotto dish is definitely a dish that communicates love. The extra time spent at the stove produces a creamy, warm, and comforting side perfect for a special occasion or date night spent at home.

Pair with my Flounder with Garlicky Eggplant and Tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2  yellow onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 ¼ cups arborio rice
• 1/2  cup shredded parmesan
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large pot on the stove, heat the water and chicken stock together to a  simmer
2. Heat a separate dutch oven on medium heat
3. Add the olive oil to the dutch oven
4. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until soft (5 minutes)
5. Stir in the rice with the onion to coat with the olive oil
6. Add the wine and cook until the rice has completely absorbed the wine
7. Using a ladle, add ½ cup of the simmering broth at a time into the rice mixture and stir until it is completely absorbed
8. Repeat step 7 until all of the broth is gone (this will take at least 30 minutes)
9. Stir the parmesan into the risotto until melted
10. Top with salt and pepper to taste