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LIVE Butternut Squash Risotto Class with Chef Alain from Tuscany


Class



Ingredients & Preparation


Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Radicchio Risotto
Serves 2

Stock

  • 2 carrots

  • 2-3 celery stalks

  • 1 onion, peeled

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley

Risotto

  • 600 - 700 grams (1.5 lbs) butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded, and chopped

  • 180 grams (1 cup) risotto rice (E.g. vialone nano, carnaroli, or arborio)

  • 1 onion, peeled

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 125 grams (4 oz) Gorgonzola “piccante” / spicy (sweet is also fine)

  • 1 glass (4 oz) white wine

  • Salt & pepper

  • Optional: 3-4 sage leaves

  • Optional: ground sweet or smoked paprika

Before Class

  • Peel, de-seed, and chop the butternut squash or pumpkin.

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

  • 1 medium or large pot with lid

  • 1 small pot

  • 1 colander

  • 1 ladle

  • 1 deep sauté pan with high sides and lid

  • Knives, spoons, cutting board

  • Blender or immersion blender


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