Family Dinner with JP

Risotto is not nearly as complicated as some would have you believe. Truth is, as long as you keep stirring, you're gonna have a delicious meal. Cheesy flavorful rice with whatever proteins you desire. One of the most filling meals you will ever have. Try experimenting with other proteins and stocks to find the combination you're looking for, and as always, send me any questions you have. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes 3 cups water 1 Tbs olive oil 1 package hot Italian sausages (or sweet if that's your fancy) 1 small onion, chopped Salt and pepper 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach (10-14 oz) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs butter Instructions : In a small pot, combine the can of tomatoes (with juices) with 3 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, and keep over a low heat. In a larger pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Remove the sausage from its casing (by giving it a satisfying squeeze like a tube of toothpaste!) and...

I just don't get it. Risotto. It is a delicious, tender, flavor-infused dish. It is versatile, and can be made seasonal in a moment's notice. It take very little time. It is always a fan favorite. So why aren't people making risottos like constantly?! This is one of those types of dishes that impresses non-cooks immediately. Which is not to say they're wrong - a finely executed risotto is beautiful and delicious and tastes BIG. But there is this mistake or perpetuated myth that a risotto is tough to make. Spoiler: this one is easy as hell! All it takes is two hands - one to hold your wine and one to do the consistent (not constant) stirring. Time and patience and consistency are the keys to succeeding at just about anything in life. Oh ... and wine. Time, patience, consistency, ample wine. The trick to this particular risotto is the tomato water mixture, which you will use to hydrate the rice as well as infuse everything with a wonderful tomato flavor. Thi...