Kheer

1 cup basmati rice, raw 2 cups water 2 tsp ground cardamom 2 qts milk 1 cup honey  sugar 3 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp saffron threads 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled 2 tsp rosewater Cook the rice in the simmering water for 15 minutes.  Add the milk to the rice and then raise the heat to… Continue reading Kheer

Risotto with Gorgonzola and Pistachios

3 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 scallions, minced 1 cup raw arborio rice 1/2 cup vermouth 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola 3 tbsp parmesan salt and pepper 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped Heat stock to low simmer.  Heat oil in dutch oven.  Add scallions and garlic.  Cook 2 minutes… Continue reading Risotto with Gorgonzola and Pistachios