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Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Risotto is very versatile, you can use almost anything in it,(within reason). This one has shrimp and asparagus, when using shrimp in a dish like this, I like to split the shrimp down the center, when cooked the shrimp will firm into a spiral shape 

Italian Rice Croquettes/Arancini

Italian Rice Croquettes/Arancini

Properly known as Arancini di Riso. This is cooked with slightly less liquid than risotto. If you are familiar with risotto the rice will be much dryer when finished cooking, if it is too creamy and loose it will not stick together to form your