Tag: creamy rice

Simple Risotto & Brussels Sprouts
Jul 10

Simple Risotto & Brussels Sprouts

Sometimes you just want and Crave4… something simple. No bells, no whistles, and sometimes not in season.I get that way with Brussels sprouts. Roasted, salted, and caramelized, they comfort me in so many memorable ways.And, creamy risotto, while it’s somewhat laborious to make, the ingredients are simple and it’s just so creamy and delicious. Arborio…

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Sicilian Red Pepper Tomato Arancini
Jul 7

Sicilian Red Pepper Tomato Arancini

Arancini: Italian: [aranˈtʃiːni], Sicilian: [aɾanˈtʃiːnɪ, -ˈdʒiː-] are Italian rice balls that are stuffed, coated with breadcrumbs and fried. They are a staple of Sicilian cuisine. Arancini derives from the Sicilian plural diminutive of aranciu (‘orange’), from their shape and colour which, after cooking, is reminiscent of an orange. – FYI – THIS is why I added saffron…

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