"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:08:32 -0800 (PST), aem >
> wrote:
>
>>Routine trip to the market transformed into something better when I
>>spotted nice, fat, fresh asparagus for 99 cents/lb. Cooked it in an
>>open skillet with butter, s&p, a few splashes of water for steam.
>>Finished it off with a little parmigiano reggiano (love that
>>microplane). We love asparagus season and this was just an early
>>bonus. -aem
>
> I have to learn how to make risotto, because I love it with asparagus
> in it.
>
>

Risotto is really easy and you can make different variations depending on
the mood of the day. I was never big on plain white rice, but we enjoy
risotto at least one ever couple of weeks.

I like to make it in a saucier as it stirs easier Like this
http://www.copperpans.com/facosa.html