Cookbooks
Never Say Never to Dolce
A brand-new collection of 50 approachable homemade desserts – from iconic Cannoli to Dolci al Cucchiaio and more – that proves there’s always room for a little sweetness.
Manuela’s Sweet Temptations
A collection of 50 irresistible dessert recipes, from classic Italian treats to modern favorites—including gluten-free options.
The Complete Italian Cookbook: Essential Regional Cooking of Italy
A collection of 50 irresistible dessert recipes, from classic Italian treats to modern favorites—including gluten-free options.
Risotto with Smoked Salmon and Zucchini
Here is an easy way to make dinner: with a perfect combination of flavors in this one-dish entree’
Today I want to share with you a secret. Actually, a secret and the recipe for the risotto with salmon and zucchini I made last night.
Since I started this blog only a few months ago, many of my friends have been questioning my eating habits. The question I heard the most is, how can I be eating all this pasta, cookies, and cakes and be so skinny?!? Well, I do eat everything I cook and bake. And I love pasta, and make it for dinner at least 3-4 times per week, or more?! And I definitely have a sweet tooth… I cannot resist a good dessert: a crumbly slice of apple tart next to a deliciously creamy ice-cream, a bigne’ filled with perfectly sweet patisserie cream, a spoonful of to-die-for tiramisu… I think I should really stop here, my list is very long!!
I exercise regularly and I really enjoy the work out I do. I love to be outdoor and I love the beach. So, right now that the kids are not in school, I run/jog for 30-40 minutes down to the beach, about 4 times a week. While during the school year, I play tennis twice per week, beach volleyball once per week, and I run or hike when I have the time. So one secret (not so secret really!) is to find a work out that is fun for you and do it as often as you can!
Other risotto recipes you might like:
Traditional Risotto with Calamari (squid)
Step-by-step Authentic Seafood Risotto
Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
Ingredients: serving 4
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 zucchini, cubed
- 4 oz of smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 2 cups of stock (fish or vegetable)
- 1.5 cups of arborio rice
Directions:
Step 1: Saute’ the onion for a couple of minutes in a few tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 2: Add the zucchini cut in small cubes. Season lightly with salt. Saute’ for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the rice. Saute’ for one minute before adding one cup of stock.
Step 4: Let the rice cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally and adding stock (or water) when needed. Add the smoked salmon cut in strips. And cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the rice is ready. Adjust with salt if necessary.
Step 5: When the rice is cooked al dente, add one tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of parsley. Stir well, cover the pan, remove from the flame and let sit for 3-4 minutes. This will make your risotto rich and creamy.
Risotto with Smoked Salmon and Zucchini
Here is an easy way to make dinner: with a perfect combination of flavors in this one-dish entree’
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Ingredients: serving 4
1/2 onion, chopped
2 zucchini, cubed
4 oz of smoked salmon
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
2 cups of stock (fish or vegetable)
1.5 cups of arborio rice
Instructions
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Step 1: Saute’ the onion for a couple of minutes in a few tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 2: Add the zucchini cut in small cubes. Season lightly with salt. Saute’ for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the rice. Saute’ for one minute before adding one cup of stock.
Step 4: Let the rice cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally and adding stock (or water) when needed. Add the smoked salmon cut in strips. And cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the rice is ready. Adjust with salt if necessary.
Step 5: When the rice is cooked al dente, add one tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of parsley. Stir well, cover the pan, remove from the flame and let sit for 3-4 minutes. This will make your risotto rich and creamy.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
