Best Grandma Gs Mushroom Risotto Recipes

Grandma Rita's Risotto image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken gizzards
6 to 8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
12 ounces water
2 cups long grain rice
Chunk of Parmesan, for shaving

Steps:

Boil gizzards in a small pot of water for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool and clean. Blend in food processor or blender until pieces are very small.
Simmer chicken broth in separate pot, keeping it hot.
Heat oil (medium heat) in a large saucepan. Add onions. Season with salt and pepper, and saute for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add gizzards, tomato paste and water. Season again with salt and pepper and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add rice and stir to coat. Add 1 cup of hot chicken broth. When the stock is absorbed into the rice, add 1 more cup (remember to stir the rice constantly during this process). Repeat until all broth is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with Parmesan.

Grandma G's Mushroom Risotto image

Provided by GrandmaG

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried orzo pasta or 3/4 cup rosamarina pasta (looks like large rice)
1 lb fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain.
In a large skillet cook mushrooms and garlic in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Stir in milk.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
Add cheese, almonds, and tarragon; cook and stir until cheese has melted.
Stir in cooked orzo.
Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 494.9, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 10.3