13689 mediterranean risotto with other influences Recipes

arborio rice, chicken breast, cut into chunks (optional), chicken stock, warmed (vegetable stock can be used for vegetarians), white wine, saffron strand (soaked in a small quantity of water for at least an hour or so), golden shallots, diced (please do not replace these with green shallots!), minced garlic, cubed pumpkin, cooked ears of corn , kernels removed, sliced mushrooms (experiment with varieties, cup and button mushrooms work well), sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped, fresh spinach, roughly chopped, grated aged asiago cheese (optional), pine nuts , roasted, olive oil, pepper

risotto rice, wild rice, olive oil, onions, peeled and diced, fennel bulb, trimmed, finely sliced and cored, rice milk, baby corn, tomatoes, halved, fresh basil, chopped

risotto milanese, a successful risotto can only be made using a particular type of italian rice. the rice must be able to absorb lots of liquid to give it that creamy texture while still delivering an al dente firmness to the bite. the three types of rice italians favor for risotto are arborio, vilano nano, and carnaroli., olive oil, butter, onion chopped fine, saffron threads, arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, freshly grated parmagiano-reggiano cheese

feta cheese, crumbled (plain or with mediterranean herbs), whole milk, walnut pieces, toasted, oregano leaves, fresh stripped from stems, coarse black pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce, roasted red pepper, chopped, for garnish, kalamata olive, chopped, for garnish, english seedless cucumbers, sliced for dipping (as many as needed), lavash bread, for dipping (or other crispy flat breads), pita bread, sliced for dipping

green asparagus spears or 4 white asparagus, cooked, hardboiled egg, artichoke heart, plum tomato, prosciutto ham, rolled, pickled red cabbage, albacore tuna, drained, provolone cheese or 2 oz monterey jack cheese, cut into 2 slices, leaves iceberg lettuce or 2 -3 leaves red leaf lettuce or 2 -3 leaves green leaf lettuce, basil vinaigrette or any other vinaigrette dressing (i use dressing)

red potatoes, unpeeled, cooked, cooled, and cut in bite-size pieces, grape tomatoes, halved, sliced celery, sliced green onions, with green, basil leaves, shredded, garlic cloves, crushed, white balsamic vinegar , or other white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

purchased balsamic vinaigrette, chopped fresh mint, drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), mixed baby lettuces, orange, peeled, sliced into thin rounds, diced feta cheese (about 6 oz), pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives

eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, chopped scallion (from 1 bunch), ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, pearl barley (8 oz), reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 3/4 cups), water, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, sugar, tomatoes, quartered, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved, sliced red onion, rinsed and drained if desired, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint, ricotta salata , cut crosswise into thin slices

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

mediterranean chicken and pasta with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, quartered with scissors, kalamata olives, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized chunks, rosemary-infused white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, chopped fine, roasted garlic, mashed, dried oregano or 1-2 tsp fresh oregano, coarsely cracked black pepper, green or red bell pepper, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh grated parmesan or asiago cheese, green onions, chopped, uncooked hearty pasta , like a gemelli or a penne

risotto pasta (cook as directed on box), tuna fish (drained ), mayo, favorite balsamic vinegarette dressing, cucumber peeled and chopped, chopped carrots, chopped celery, chopped green onion, rinsed garbanzo beans, fresh ground pepper and salt to taste., prepare pasta, rinse pasta and beans, in a separate bowl, mix tuna , mayo, dressing, salt, pepper, and chopped veggies., stir in pasta and beans., refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

butter or olive oil, sliced leeks or finely chopped onions, italian herb blend, crushed red pepper flakes , or to taste, arborio rice, dry white wine, diced tomatoes , or plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with liquid, chicken or vegetable broth, pitted kalamata or other mediterranean black olives, pitted and halved, smoked mozzarella, shredded, sicilian or other good quality green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, salt to taste

fresh unshelled cranberry beans or 2/3 cup dried cranberry beans, soaked and boiled until cooked through, extra virgin olive oil, chopped onion, crumbled skinned pork sausage, homemade meat broth (or 1/2 cup canned beef broth diluted with 4 1/2 cups water), carnaroli arborio rice or 1 1/2 cups other imported italian rice, for risotto rice, butter, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, chopped flat-leaf italian parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper

most of my recipes are open to fit your tastes and i usually add some options to make the recipe more to what you like., risotto is a very nice dish than can be use as a complete meal or a side dish. the preparation for risotto requires more simmering than boiling and 1 must be gentle in the cooking process., rice (use what kind you like)( i have made this with several kinds of ), olive oil (and/or butter), chopped onion, rice per person if it is a main dish or 2 oz per person if it is a side dish., canned or homemade chicken broth, white wine ( a good your favorite), saffron ( pinch), parmesan cheese (use your tastes on this ), chopped spinach, chopped porcine mushrooms, chopped asparagus, other vegetables to your taste, i have also used orzo to make a version of this., when buying rice to make a risotto, choose short-grained round or semi-round rice; among the best rices for making risotto are arborio, vialone nano, and carnaroli. other short-grained rices such as originario will also work. long grained rice such as patna won tsp do, because the grains will stay separate. nor should you use minute rice -- it won tsp absorb the condiments, and again the grains will remain separate.

onion, unsalted butter, risotto rice , to use as much as you like (he recommended carnaroli rice), white wine, vegetable stock (enough to add as required), parmesan cheese

lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt , or to taste, radishes, thinly sliced, chopped fresh parsley leaves, scallions, white and green parts, chopped, kalamata or other large black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, tuna (preferably imported and packed in olive oil), drained, head romaine lettuce, washed, dried , and torn into bite-size pieces

head garlic, red potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), water, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, haricots verts (thin french green beans) or regular green beans, red bell pepper, english cucumber, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, two 6-oz cans solid white tuna in water, crumbled feta (about 2 oz)