A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 – 1 inch cubes 6 tablespoons olive oil 5-6 slices bacon or pancetta, diced 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 medium onion, very finely diced 1 3/4 cup arborio rice 3/4 cups dry white Wine Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated parmesan [...]

Ingredients for the salad 2 cups cooked wild rice, at room temperature 1/2 pound breakfast bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and rendered (reserve grease) 1 small can (9 oz) whole kernel corn 4 scallions, white and a little bit of green parts only, finely sliced for the dressing 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 [...]

Ingredients for the risotto 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium onion, very finely diced 2 red bell peppers, very finely diced 1 3/4 cup arborio rice 3/4 cups dry white Wine Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional) for the sautéed veggies and [...]

Ingredients 2 cups cooked wild rice, at room temperature 1/2 pound smoked trout, skinned and cut in bite-sized pieces (I exclusively use Duck Trap) 1 small can (9 oz) whole kernel corn 4 scallions, white and a little bit of green parts only, finely sliced Dressing 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil [...]

Ingredients 1 pound cooked lobster meat, picked from shells 3 cups lobster stock 4-5 tablespoons white or black truffle oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 cup arborio rice 1/4 cup brandy or white wine 2/3 cup grated pecorino 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives Salt and pepper to taste Directions Bring lobster stock to simmer; keep [...]