Happy Tuesday everyone! It feels so good to be home after so much travel the last few weeks. One of my favorite things about coming home is opening all my mail. Is that totally lame of me? I just kinda love to see what came while I was away. I’m also an obsessive organizer and the fact that my mail is sitting in the mail box for a week straight seriously gives me the heebie jeebies. Those things need to be filed and dealt with immediately. That’s my obsessive type A personality in full force.
This past trip was 8 days long, so when I got home there was tons of mail to be opened. Lots of boring bill stuff and then there was this…
The first cookbook from my friend Lori, over at Recipe Girl!! It’s a beauty and I’m so proud of her.
This cookbook is seriously packed with gorgeous photography, amazing food styling and a whole bunch of new recipes (195 total) that are going to keep you busy in the kitchen. Lori’s a busy mom with an amazing website so her recipes are super family friendly and nothing is crazy complicated, which is exactly how I like to cook!
When first flipping through The Recipe Girl Cookbook
It even has some shredded zucchini in it, so I felt like I was getting some veggies along with my creamy risotto.
And let’s do a little giveaway! What do you think!?
One lucky reader will get a copy of Lori’s Recipe Girl cookbook! You’ve got 1 week to enter.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what you’re most looking forward to about Summer!
I’m counting down the days until I can have a pool day and that’s what I’m most excited about. Also… watermelon. I am craving some serious watermelon salads with mint and feta and some herbs. So weigh in below and let me know and you could win one of Lori’s new books just in time for all that summer entertaining!
And here’s the link to hop on over to Amazon and order The Recipe Girl Cookbook
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER SADIE!! Please email me within 48 hours to get your book 🙂
Tomato Mascarpone Risotto
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion about ½ large
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese see Tips
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the broth and tomato sauce and heat over low heat until just
- warmed, 4 to 5 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until those are softened too, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy in appearance, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the wine, stir and let the liquid evaporate.
- Stir in the salt. Add the warmed tomato broth ½ cup at a time, stirring occasionally. When the broth has just about been completely absorbed by the rice, add another ½ cup. Continue to cook and stir and add broth in ½ cup increments until all of the broth has been absorbed and the risotto is tender, but still firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheese, basil and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
First of all, I love your blog and recipes! Made the slutty brownies and they were a huge hit!
Loving the beautiful Spring weather here in VA and looking forward to summer: beach, cookouts with friends, all the outdoor festivals and Friday Cheers concerts along the riverfront.
I’m looking forward to the sun and warmth!! Love the green trees, blue sky and the smell of flowers and hearing the birds happily chirping along.
i’m most looking forward to going to the beach
My first Florida spring garden is planted. So excited.
Welcome back! 🙂
I’m most looking forward to my husband grilling. It’s been a long winter of only me doing the meal planning. When he grills, it helps a lot!
This risotto looks amazing and so delicious! I am looking forward to longer days!
All I want is to spend a 70-something summer’s day at an outdoor table, sipping a cocktail with friends.
I am so looking forward to getting in my garden and growing a variety of veggies! Can’t beat the summer vegetables! Also get the bonus of looking forward to a nice long visit in June with my parents in Hawaii, beautiful sunny weather and beach time!
I’m looking forward to flip flop days!
I am moving from Scottsdale, AZ to Newport Beach, CA at the end of the month. So I am looking forward to “cooler” summers!
I’m looking forward to graduating with my PhD this summer!!!
So exciting! And this recipe looks fabulous!!
I like sifting through my mail, too. And this risotto?! Out of control! I want.
I’m looking forward to the beach!
Gardening and cooking with my creations !!
I love risotto, and all the stirring that comes with.
working in my garden and being able to grow my own veggies. homegrown veggies are the best
I’m most excited about sitting on my patio with a glass of wine and watching my son play in the yard. Ahhhh…
I am looking forward to sunshine by the pool, and cocktails on the patio 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity to win — can’t wait to try to this recipe!
I love summers in CO. What I look forward to the most is taking in amazing concerts at the best venue ever Red Rocks!!
I am truly looking forward to relaxing on the beach in front of the ocean. Smelling that salty air.
Love the book cover, super cute!
Just looking at this risotto makes me feel all warm inside!
That is a tasty looking risotto! I like the use of the shredded zucchini in it!
Forgot to comment about what I’m looking forward to this summer.
It’s visiting family!!!!
Oh, just looking forward to moving to San Diego from Virginia in May, spending a humidity free summer on the beach, and having our first baby in September. Not much of a busy summer for me at all! LOL!
I just took some chicken stock out of the freezer to make this tonight. Nothing beats a good bowl of risotto and Lori’s recipe looks divine.
I am looking forward to grilling with friends and all the outdoor summer dinner parties we host.
My vacation to Italy in June and my 10 year college reunion. Can. Not. Wait.
I’m most looking forward to biking to and from work AND just for fun!
Just found your blog. I look forward to outdoor activities such as gardening and bike riding.
I’m most looking forward to long days in the sun with my toes in the sand… Looking forward to seeing you at Potluck.
I’m looking forward to our long sunny days in Seattle, when I am able to get out and enjoy lots of daylight after work!
Looking forward to picking tomatoes off the vine to add to this risotto, as well as the zucchini.
I am looking forward to farmer’s markets and flip flops!
i am looking forward to long days of sunshine.
Summer gardening and fresh veggies!
So fresh and delicious! I’m with you about the mail piling up-heebie jeebies,. :/
Warmer weather and farmer’s markets for fresh produce!
I love adding mascarpone to my risotto, this looks wonderful!
I’m looking forward to going to the beach.
Oh my goodness me… The warmer weather. We have been waiting for it FOREVER here in Michigan!
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I am most looking forward to the warm sunshine coming through my windows when I wake up!
This risotto is PACKED with so many things I love!
I am a stand up paddle board freak in the summer, so I can’t wait for that!
I’m looking forward to sitting outside with friends and a bottle of rose….
I am looking to having a little more time in the pool as I prepare for my first triathalon….which calls for some carb loading a day or two before 🙂
Grilling, gardening, relaxing, not shoveling snow.
I’m looking forward to getting to wear summer clothes.
Getting ready to put in our huge veggie garden and finish painting the house. Hoping we can build our deck this summer. Than it will be on to lots of canning and freezing. I love the Recipe Girls cookbook and would love to add it to my collection.
so looking forward to warm sunny lazy days – good books- good friends- good music and great BBQ on the beach