ZUCCHINI RISOTTO
This creamy zucchini risotto is flavored with leeks and a hint of garlic, along with the final swirl of Parmigiano at the end of the cooking time. Serve it as an elegant first course or a side dish with grilled chicken or lamb. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek […]
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE RISOTTO
There is something so comforting about butternut squash. It’s sweet and becomes almost smooth in the pressure cooker. The addition of fried sage at the end provides a crunchy finale for this beautiful dish. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia 2 cups […]
SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH SAUSAGE AND SWEET PEAS
Sweet and spicy, this risotto is almost a meal. The saffron gives the rice a golden color and infuses the dish with its exotic flavor. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS ½ pound bulk sweet Italian sausage ½ cup finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed in the palm of your hand 1 ½ […]
RISOTTO AL TARTUFO
Tartufo, or truffles, are luxurious, spectacular additions to a variety of dishes. Unfortunately, truffles are very expensive, but you can incorporate their flavor into your cooking by using a high-quality truffle oil. This dish makes a terrific first course to serve to special friends and family. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons white […]
RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE
A classic dish from the region of Emilia-Romagna, Risotto Alla Milanese is sophisticated and luxurious, just like the city of Milan. It makes a terrific first course, or it can be served on the side with grilled meats, poultry, or seafood. SERVES 4 TO 6 INGREDIENTS ½ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon […]
WHITE RISOTTO WITH ACETO BALSAMICO
I had this risotto in Modena, the home of traditionally made balsamic vinegar (and also of Luciano Pavarotti). At the end of a long day of touring, we were shown to a private dining room. This was the first course, which was served with a drizzle of twenty-five-year-old balsamic vinegar-delizioso! SERVES 4 TO 6 […]
CREAMY CURRIED BASMATI RICE
This curried rice is sublime-creamy with coconut milk and fragrant with curry spices. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups basmati rice 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder 1 cup coconut milk 2 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock or store-bought chicken or vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional) INSTRUCTIONS […]
FRUITED BASMATI RICE
The sweet mango and crunchy peanuts give this simple dish an appealing sweet and salty quality. Basmati is a long-grain aromatic rice that is a staple of Indian cuisine. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups basmati rice 2 ½ cups water 2 teaspoons salt 1 medium mango, pitted, peeled, and finely […]
CONGEE BREAKFAST RICE WITH CONDIMENTS
This simple rice dish is known in China and Korea as jook. The rice is a combination of short-grain and long-grain, cooked in the broth until is almost like porridge. Congee is traditionally served with all manner of salty and pickled Asian condiments, as well as stir-fried foods. In China, congee is often eaten for […]
SPINACH PILAF
Referred to as “green rice” at the Phillips house, this rice has a lot going for it, including its attractive green and white coloring. Cooked in chicken broth and flavored with nutmeg and garlic, the rice also has a more complex taste than everyday rice. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon […]