I have to be honest, one of the main reasons I like to make Risotto with Peas & Bacon is so that I can tell everyone eating it that it’s actually called “Risi e Bisi” (the Italian name). Doesn’t that sound too adorable for words. Risi e Bisi.. I just love saying it. But that’s not the only reason I love making it. I have quite a fascination with how well peas and any form of pork (especially smoked) works together. And adding that combination to creamy risotto, well that’s just genius! I’ve been told to make less risotto as my family is all risotto’d out. (wait, what? How can…
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Posts Tagged ‘Peas’
Kedgeree is said to have been brought to the United Kingdom by British Colonials who really enjoyed it in India. I certainly don’t blame them. Easy, flavourful and with a kick of spice…who wouldn’t love this? Traditionally Kedgeree is made with Smoked Haddock, hard boiled eggs and Basmati rice but I decided to mix it up a bit. I’m not a fan of hard boiled eggs so that was the first thing to go, I decided to top my Kedgeree with a beautifully fried, sunny-side-up egg. And, although I love Basmati rice, we always have Jasmine rice in our house so that was the second substitution. And although I don’t…
I saw the idea for this in the “Sarie Kos”. I didn’t really look at the recipe, just the pic but it looks pretty much exactly the same. I’m giving you my recipe for it because I probably added/left out some stuff. It was really delicious and something you can make in 20 minutes. Very satisfying and very delicious. Serves 4-6 1kg (2.2 pounds) Gnocci 1 Chorizo sausage, halved and sliced 1tsp Crushed Garlic 2 cups Frozen Peas 250ml (8.45 fluid ounces) Cream 250ml (8.45 fluid ounces) Milk mixed with 1tbsn Cornflour 1/2 tsp Paprika Squeeze of Lemon Juice Salt & pepper to taste In a large saucepan, fry the…
