Grilled Radicchio Risotto

Grilled Radicchio Risotto

1 1/2 medium heads of radicchio 4 Tbsps olive oil salt and pepper 1 medium yellow onion 2 quarts chicken stock 1 1/4 cup Arborio rice 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 4 tbsps butter Trim the radicchio, tearing off any bruised or damaged leaves and cutting...
Grilled Radicchio Risotto

Simple Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Kabocha, Buttercup or Sugar Pumpkin puree 2 shallot bulbs, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups stock (I use homemade chicken) 1 cup milk (whole goat or cow milk; can also use light coconut milk) 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 1/4 tsp each sea...
Grilled Radicchio Risotto

Tokyo Turnip Pickles

Here’s an excerpt from The Japanese Food Report about Kabu (we call them Tokyo Turnips) Turnips, daikon, beets and radishes aren’t only about the tasty bulbous root — the leaves are just as important. I’m always a little amazed (incredulous) to...
Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash

Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 2 ounces pancetta, diced 1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large) 1 1/2 cups...
Brazilian Blue Moro Beans

Brazilian Blue Moro Beans

1lb of Blue Moro Beans 6 Cups of Water or vegetable or chicken stock 2-3 bay leaves olive oil or lard 1 yellow onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic, diced 1/2 tsp cumin 3-4 Tablespoons of white vinegar (you can also use apple cider or wine vinegar) 1/4 Cup diced parsley...