Early Summer Prawn and Pea Risotto Recipe Paired with Calem Branco Douro 2018 In winter I make a lot of risotto – it’s the ultimate comfort food, like a savoury rice pudding. Once the sun comes out I’m a little less inclined to stand stirring the pot to make that perfect risotto, but there are […]
Oven-Baked Mushroom Risotto and KWV The Mentors Range – Pairings
KWV The Mentors wine pairing with Oven-Baked Mushroom Risotto. As we settle into the monotony of lockdown many of us will be looking towards the summer for the resumption of some kind of normality. Inviting friends over for supper and opening a couple of bottles of wine feels like a distant dream right now. So, […]
Everything is coming up Rosy – How to celebrate National Rosé Day
Is Crab and Fennel Risotto the perfect pink wine pairing? Are you one of those people who says, “I don’t like rosé”? Maybe an early experience with a sweet Portuguese rose or even the awful White Zin has stopped you venturing into this increasingly popular wine type. Did you know that in Greek and Roman […]
Chicken and Asparagus Risotto
Risotto – the perfect use for leftover Roast Chicken I love making risotto. I find the stirring process quite therapeutic, getting that gloopy sticky mixture as the starch from the rice is released. And, its something where you can be creative with your leftovers and make a meal that’s almost elegant with things that you […]
Red Pepper and French Goat’s Cheese Risotto
Comfort Food for a Cold Day – Red Pepper and Goats Cheese Risotto: I love goat’s cheese. Piquant and crumbly young cheeses or sweet buttery ripened cheeses – they all have their place on the perfect cheese board. I suspect I first came across French goat’s cheese during the long summer holidays of my teenage […]
Chicken, Ham and Leek Risotto for Leftovers
A recipe for Chicken Ham and Leek Risotto – more than a Hug in a Mug: As the dark nights close in and the weather gets wintery, I yearn for comfort food. Asda was kind enough to send me one of their new extra tasty roast in a bag chicken to try the other day […]