For days now, meteorologists have been detailing the impact that Winter Storm Juno will have on the east coast. The eastern shore itself was estimated to accumulate up to 7 inches of snow!! We interns love the snow, so you can only imagine our excitement.
To celebrate the impending weather system, Megan and I decided to make a Tomato-Basil and Spinach Risotto. We found that we already had most of the ingredients, we just needed basil, spinach, shallots, and arborio rice!
Risotto is a traditional northern Italian dish that is generally served as a first course in a meal. It is composed of a specific rice that readily absorbs liquids and results in a creamy, sticky texture when prepared. There are a ton of tasty combinations that you can meld together with risotto, its a great dish!
After braving the grocery store to procure our ingredients, I chopped, and Megan stirred; 30 minutes later, we had an amazing risotto! The recipe we used worked wonderfully, and can be found at http://iowagirleats.com/2013/02/18/tomato-basil-spinach-risotto/
Here was our final product:
Tomato-Basil and Spinach Risotto
This was a warm, and filling dish, perfect for a winter night! We will certainly be making this again 🙂
-Dorothy
Dietetic Intern Adventures on the Eastern Shore 