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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As you know, if you’re a regular reader of my blog, I am a complete Risotto Addict. I’m not ashamed of this, in fact, I embrace it. But I do know that I can’t eat it every day, or every week. But I do aim to eat it once a month. Even in Summer. But obviously, during the incredibly hot South African Summers, the last thing you want is a heavy and rich rice dish that will fill you up by just looking at it. This is the perfect combination between the comforting Risotto I know and love and beautiful fresh, Summer flavours. Now I know, crab is quite an…
Ever since tasting Chef Nic van Wyk’s amazing Gorgonzola Risotto with Honeycomb, I haven’t been able to get that amazing flavour combination out of my mouth. I know it sounds strange, the first time I heard he was going to serve us that I also had to think twice about it, but it just works. So I’ve been thinking and contemplating for weeks now about giving that amazing dish my own little twist. Even though Honeycomb is easy to make, I wanted something easier and something I could call my own. And then it dawned on me. I absolutely LOVE pears with Gorgonzola..and it seems so do half of the…
