Sunday, May 20, 2012

risotto with green vegetables

5-20-2012 Sun. warm, sunny. 

  

WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | croissant | strawberries | mango 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- beer | guacamole and chips
DINNER --- parboiled pea leaves | pan-fried baby artichokes | asparagus risotto with fresh peas and shiitake | wine 





 flowers from garden 



the  first pick of peas from garden










  •   busy time to have green fingers in the garden. 
  • risotto requires 45 minutes of stirring and slow cooking.  Asparagus stems are simmered and pureed before hand, then mixed in the rice at the end.

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