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“ I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food” W.C. Fields
W.C. Fields was an American comedian in the early 1900s. His quote above brings up an important ingredient for cooking- wine. Whether you are adding it to or enjoying it with your meal…. wine is essential in the kitchen.
Some of my favorite meals have wine as an ingredient, like Mushroom Risotto:
Mushroom Risotto (Risotto con Funghi):
1 cup Arborio rice
1 slice of onion finely chopped
8 ounces of fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 quart of vegetable or chicken broth
1 glass of 90C Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
Handful freshly chopped parsley
In sauté pan place in olive oil and chopped onion, sauté till almost golden and place in risotto, toss till toasted, add in wine, stir until liquid is absorbed, then add in 3/4 cup of broth and mushrooms, when all liquid is absorbed continue adding in 3/4 cup liquid and repeat till risotto is al dente, serve with finely chopped parsley and freshly grated parmigiana reggiano cheese. Serve with a chilled glass of 90C Chardonnay.
We hope you enjoy your wine inspired meal and remember, that some of the best chefs don’t just cook with wine; they drink it too. Cheers!
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Guest Editor: Morgan Shearer
