Asparagus and Zucchini Risotto Ingredients: one diced onion one cup Arborio rice 2.5 cups chicken broth 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs butter 1/3 cup white wine 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano (or parmigiano reggiano) 1 diced zucchini ( I used pipian zucchini) 1/2 cup asparagus ( steamed and blanched) optional: Pinot Grigio infused salami or prosciutto di parma Directions 1. Heat the broth in a small saucepan on low heat. 2. Heat another pan with the olive oil to medium low heat; add zucchini, season with salt and pepper. After 3 minutes add onion, cook another 5 minutes. 3. Add rice, stirring until the rice begins to look translucent around the edges…
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What’s for… Breakfast?
Cooking and food styling are two of my passions in life. I’ve found a recipe doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious, and with a little creativity it can be beautiful too. If I see food set in a beautiful table setting and a amazing plate presentation I just can’t resist. What can I say, I eat with my eyes! So I’m dedicating a category of this blog that I’ll call “What’s for…_____?” with some tasty and (of course) beautiful food and recipes. Today I’ll start with What’s for Breakfast? Papaya with fresh strawberries and blueberries tip 1: Costco always have the best papayas, they come 4 in…