Hi all! As you gathered from the title, we are going on a brief hiatus. The reason? First, our house is being re-piped, which has essentially demolished my kitchen. Second, I am busy helping our daughter and future son-in-law plan their wedding (Hurray!!!!). Don't worry....we will be back soon. :-)
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Duck with
Apple & Mushroom Risotto
Serves 6-8
Difficulty: Gourmet
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| Duck with Apple & Mushroom Risotto |
This is
an elegant risotto featuring sweet apples, salty bacon, wild mushrooms, duck
and creamy Arborio rice. It is truly a
meal in one dish – elegant for guests or for that special night for two. The
food blogosphere has been full of spring risotto recipes for weeks now: risotto
with ramps, risotto with peas, and risotto with asparagus. And they all sound
delicious. However, it appears that spring has not sprung everywhere and much
of the country is still under the last vestiges of winter. While spring peas
and asparagus may not have shown at your neighborhood market, produce boxes
have steadily included apples. Apples that retain a touch of firmness are best
here, such as Baldwin, Greening apples, Granny Smith, Pippin and Northern spy. If
it is a thick-skinned variety, you might peel it. You can do this recipe without the mushrooms,
the duck or the bacon, and its still very good. However, I love the layered
flavorful mix. I think you will too!
