Creamy Pesto Risotto
Carnaroli risotto finished with Pesto Bianco and butter. Rich, nutty, and on the table in about twenty minutes.
Smoked Balsamic & Thyme Carnaroli Risotto
Creamy Carnaroli risotto infused with Sicilian thyme and finished with a drizzle of smoked balsamic glaze.
Dill and Parmesan Meatball
Ground beef with shallot, Parmesan and a great deal of fresh dill, baked and served with a dill and basil pesto.
Risotto with Dill Pesto and Meatballs
Lemon-scented Carnaroli risotto with Parmesan, served with dill and Parmesan meatballs and a dill and basil pesto.
Strawberry and Fennel Salad
Quartered strawberries with fennel cured in white balsamic, burrata, arugula, toasted pistachios and peach balsamic pearls.
Prosciutto wrapped Plums with Fig Balsamic
Plum wedges wrapped in prosciutto with basil and goat cheese, skewered and drizzled with fig balsamic. A spring and summer party staple.
Grilled Cheese with Fig Balsamic, Plum, and Prosciutto
Sourdough grilled with fontina, prosciutto and sliced plum, under a generous drizzle of fig balsamic glaze.
Risotto
The Carnaroli base recipe. Onion softened in butter, rice toasted, wine reduced, then warm broth a ladle at a time and Parmesan to finish.
Arancini
Sicilian rice balls made from Carnaroli risotto, stuffed with ragu or mozzarella, breaded and fried until golden. Best made with leftover risotto.
Balsamic Blueberry Sauce
Blueberries cooked down with cinnamon, vanilla and lemon zest, then finished off the heat with Gold Label balsamic. Good on everything from gelato to French toast.
Risotto with Spicy Italian Sausage
Carnaroli risotto with caramelized red onion and sage, topped with spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms, pancetta and peppery arugula.
Oranges with Vanilla Gelato and Balsamic Vinegar
Blood oranges macerated with sugar, mint and vanilla, spooned over vanilla gelato with Gold Label balsamic and olive oil.