Risotto Milanese Two Ways

Gene enjoyed long grain rice but preferred  a short grain rice called arborio  to be used in a risotto.    Orzo was another favorite of his which is also a short grained rice/pasta – see my recipe Savory Orzo.    I have a risotto cooker, Kitchen Gadgets – Breville Risotto Plus, which I love to use.  This gadget cooks not only risotto but rice and … Continue reading

Kitchen Gadgets – Rice Cookers

I especially use this when I make Weight Watcher’s Fried Rice or Weight Watcher’s Black Bean and Rice Enchiladas and need plain, cold rice.  There are a lot of versions out there and mine is a Zojirushi.  Measure the water and the rice and let it go; 20 minutes later and you have your rice. This kitchen gadget … Continue reading