8 risotto with asparagus and shiitakes Recipes

chicken stock, asparagus , about 1 lb, extra virgin olive oil, sliced shiitake mushrooms, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, arborio rice, dry white wine, chopped fresh thyme, unsalted butter, coarsely grated fontina cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, freshly grated lemon zest

chicken broth (40 fl oz), water, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, leaving tips 1 1/2 inches long, olive oil, unsalted butter, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, onion, finely chopped, arborio rice (10 oz), dry white wine, parmigiano-reggiano (1 cup)

asparagus, reduced-sodium vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, scallion, chopped (white and light green parts ), shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced, quick-cooking barley, dry white wine, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh oregano (dill will work too), garlic powder, salt & freshly ground black pepper

sliced dried shiitake mushrooms, olive oil, butter, onion, diced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, arborio rice, dry white wine, vegetable stock, asparagus, cut in 1/2-inch slices, salt, pepper, chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, extra

unsalted butter, chopped shallot, arborio rice, sliced shiitake mushroom, roasted garlic, dry white wine, vegetable stock or 5 -6 cups chicken stock, heated, freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated lemons , zest of, young tender asparagus, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, chopped chives, salt, fresh ground pepper, chopped chives, shaved parmesan cheese

angus beef center-cut sirloin steaks, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, button mushrooms , wiped clean and chopped, shiitake mushrooms , wiped clean and chopped (if stems are too tough, save for another dish), baby portabella mushrooms, cleaned and chopped (if stems are too hard, save for another dish), louis m martini cabernet sauvignon wine, canned diced tomatoes, olive oil, chopped shallot, pancetta, thinly sliced, risotto rice (we used arborio), low sodium vegetable broth or 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, chopped fresh oregano, chopped blanched asparagus, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch or two)