Sunday, November 6, 2011

Mushroom Risotto

When I go to dinner, 
I usually order a dish that I don't make at home.
Risotto is one of those dishes.
Recently, I decided to try to make it myself. 
I had always heard it was a pain to make.
Not true.


This was a very easy dish
and Risotto is very versatile.


I already had a package of dried Porcini mushrooms in the cupboard,
an onion, and there's always Parmesan in the refrigerator,
so Mushroom Risotto was the plan.


This recipe turned out great! Everyone LOVED it!
I know I'll be making all different types of Risotto now.


Mushroom Risotto

2 cups Arborio Rice
1/2 cup Porcini Mushrooms, chopped (soak in warm water for 1/2 hr.)
1 cup  Dry White Wine
4 cups Broth (approx.) warm (I used chicken, you can use beef or vegetable. Whatever you prefer.)
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
2 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
Olive oil
Butter
Parsley, Chopped
Kosher Salt
Parmesan Cheese, Freshly grated or shaved

Saute onion and garlic in a medium sauce pan with butter and olive oil. I don't measure these, I used approx. 1 tablespoon butter and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute until translucent. Add Arborio Rice to pan, stir until coated with oil.

Pour in white wine, cook until wine has evaporated. Add 2 cups chicken stock, boil gently and stir.

When stock is absorbed, add 2 more cups stock and gently boil and stir again until absorbed. Continue the process for 18-20 minutes cooking time. Continue stirring until desired consistency.

Stir in cheese, mushrooms, parsley, kosher salt ( or what ever combination you wish).

Serve as an entree or side.

This is one of my favorite dishes.
I hope you enjoy it too.

Buon Appetito!
-Lynn


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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    That is something I have never made. I think I thought it was so hard, like you. I've seen Chef Ramsey send it back so many times on Hells Kitchen!!!! ;0)

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  2. CandaceNovember 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Risotto is a "food of love" as we say around our house. With every ladle of liquid and every stir of the spoon, love is added. Your risotto looks amazing. I'm so glad that you gave it a try!

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  3. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaNovember 6, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Oh that looks so yummy! i too don't like to order something that I can make at home :) Thanks for sharing and for stopping in!
    XO
    Kristin

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  4. Patricia @ ButterYumNovember 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Yummo! I love risotto, but add mushrooms and it's AMAZING! Lovely photos.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatNovember 6, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Lynn, this looks so yummy. I wish I liked to cook, but I don't. It just isn't fun when you live alone.
    Barb

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  6. KnitOne, PearlOnionNovember 7, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Love risotto any way it's made! --Joann

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  7. Betty JoNovember 7, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Your Risotto looks wonderful. I adore that first photo too, so warm and inviting.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    This looks delish. I have never made risotto. It is one of those things I know I love so this has inspired me to get to it. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Have a great week. Wanda

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  9. KathleenNovember 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    It looks delicious, nice and creamy. I just read that some people make it in their bread makers! I don't have one, but there's another reason to buy more kitchen equip to use twice a year! :)
    Enjoy this great weather we are having in NY. So after the trick we got the treat!

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  10. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I have made Risotto & it is so full of creamy goodness, isn't it? Your recipe sounds delicious!! I will definately try it. The dried mushrooms sound wonderful & they would be so convenient to have on hand.

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  11. SavoringTime in the KitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I was thrilled the first time I made risotto too! So far, I've only made asparagus risotto but I'd love to try this mushroom version for fall. It sounds like a wonderful recipe.

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  12. JessicaNovember 7, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Yum! I am so impressed that you made risotto - I 've heard it's really hard to make!

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  13. Cottage and BroomeNovember 7, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Lynn, Your mushroom risotto looks wonderful, great job! I'm putting this in my list of recipes to try. Thanks for sharing, Laura Cottage and Broome

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  14. Gypsy HeartNovember 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I'm the same way...I always try to order something different than the norm from home. So glad you posted this! I've always heard that risotto is so difficult...now I know better.

    xo
    Pat

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  15. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 7, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I presented you with the Triple Cute Award. Please read about it on my post: http://kittyskozykitchen.blogspot.com/2011/11/triple-cute-award.html

    Hugs to you!

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  16. SudhaNovember 7, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Ohh Lynn, what lovely clicks of the Risotto!And the dish looks awesome!The perfect comfort food I must say. Thanks for the recipe - will be trying this pretty pretty soon:)

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  17. RosemaryNovember 8, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Lynn This is something I have never tried at home but thinking this looks like one I will try. Thanks

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  18. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Risotto is on my "things to try" list. Thanks for the recipe and reassurance it's nothing to be scared of! Thanks for sharing with made from scratch tuesday!

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  19. Meine Dinge FrankaNovember 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Mmmmh!
    That sounds so delicious!

    ♥ Franka

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  20. EllenNovember 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    It is great finding easy recipes to make at home!

    Thanks for visiting me at A SEason for All Things. I'm your newest follower (#100) and look forward to reading more of your posts. ~ Ellen

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  21. PriyankaNovember 10, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love risotto. Made it long time back...Need to make it again and your recipe is perfect :)

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  22. Pam - @diy Design FanaticNovember 10, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Looks tasty! I've never made or even eaten risotto! One of these days...

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  23. SnoWhiteNovember 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I love mushrooms & I love risotto... great combo here!

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  24. Chats the Comfy CookNovember 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What beautiful photos. I love risotto but I have not included mushrooms in them. This is a wonderful idea.

    If you have a moment, would you link this up to Let's Do Brunch. http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2011/11/lets-do-brunch.html

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  25. AndiNovember 10, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Lynn I'm andi for the wednesday baker. So glad you stopped over to my sugar shack! I have joined with you and will follow along. I have never made Risotto, maybe someday. Your photo says I want a bowl, please. I listen everyday all day to Martha Stewart radio and they talk about it, so I should try it. Good luck lets keep in touch Happy Baking Andi

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  26. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    You know, I have never had risotto . It looks fabulous. I've just never tried it! Maybe you can just cook some for me ! lol!

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  27. Miz HelenNovember 12, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Your Mushroom Risotto is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week end and please come back soon.
    Miz Helen

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  28. gluten Free A_Z BlogNovember 13, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I also eat risotto out but never actually made it. This recipe looks delicious and easy. I'm now following you and would love it if you visited my blog at www.glutenfreewithjudee.blogspot.com and followed me back.

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  29. Fifi FlowersNovember 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Sounds DELICIOUS!!!

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