Tag Archives: Arborio rice

Roasted garlic risotto with fillet steak

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

When I saw James Martin make this dish on his new cookery road trip TV series set in the USA, I just had to make it! The risotto is a standard white risotto recipe but the addition of golden, roasted … Continue reading →

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Porcini and smoked bacon risotto

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I love trying a new ingredient and seeing what culinary magic I can make with it. This week, I bought a jar of Porcini Mushroom Paste from the Waitrose Cooks’ Ingredients range (£2.49 for a 90g jar). A couple of … Continue reading →

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Pea and ham risotto

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

The secret to a great risotto (apart from the 20 minutes patience it takes to stir it) is the stock and using good quality rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli. If you don’t have any of those ingredients just make … Continue reading →

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