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CORN, RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

  A lot of people are scared of risotto. The idea of standing by the stove stirring for 20 - 30 minutes literally freaks people out. My goal is to change your mind about making this creamy rice dish. I have a great post on  how to make riso tto without a recipe . Once you understand the basics you can make risotto out of pretty much anything. Risotto is actually a great way to clean out the leftovers in the fridge. A handful of flavorings added to the rice is all you need. It really isn't hard and there is a kind of zen mindfulness that occurs as you stir the rice. It also helps that risotto requires a little wine. I like to pour a little for the rice and a little for me. It helps you move into that zen zone fairly quickly. Print Corn Risotto With Mushrooms And Red Peppers Prep   15   mins Cook   45   mins Total   60   mins Yield   8   Servings I developed this recipe to use as a bed for my XOXO Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops to s...