I never did find that rice, but what I did find was a prepacked mix for Archer Farms Red Pepper Risotto. I've tried making it before, and I wasn't a very big fan. But what it did have was Arborio rice. So I decided to buy the box, use the rice and throw out their separately prepackaged seasonings. It worked out pretty flawlessly. The only catch was I had no idea how much rice I was getting until I opened the box, but it worked out to be almost half of her recipe.
A second change I made was the addition of goat cheese. I didn't really want to add it to my risotto, so I went to Dee's standard risotto recipe for inspiration. There she recommended a mix of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago Cheese, and Target actually sold a mix of the 3 all grated and packaged together. So I went with that, and now I can officially say that I've made my first risotto!
Now that I've master a Pioneer Woman recipe, I guess that means I need to keep making them. I'm thinking her cinnamon rolls might be a good one to try! Anyone else ever made a Pioneer Woman recipe? What's your favorite?
~Shoshanah
For T's birthday this past year, I made a few Pioneer Woman recipes. I love her! (http://withlove-myheart.blogspot.com/2009/09/happy-birthday-love.html)
ReplyDeleteWhen I have more time on my hands I will definitely be trying more of her recipes. First on my list is her salsa. We tear up salsa around here. ;)
Recently tons of people have been talking about PW. I'm thinking I really need to get this cookbook! I'm guessing it's worth it?
ReplyDeletehey you! long time no comment but I'm trying to get back in the swing of things... I hope all is well with you ... I totally have a lot of catching up to do!
ReplyDeleteanyway, glad to hear your Pioneer Woman recipe worked out! I have read and drooled over her recipes before, but haven't yet made one. you were pretty ingenious I must say buying that prepacked mix. I'm always so frustrated when I can't find an ingredient at the store but that was a clever way to work around it!
and other than the cheese, I'd totally dig this dish :)
I love PW's recipes. I've made several of them. Her Ginger Steak Sald is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYum! I have yet to brave one, but I have plans to cook up a STORM this summer. Be forewarned, I've heard that the cinnamon roll recipe is deadly AMAZING and makes a TON of rolls. :)
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