Perfect Risotto

Prepare the vegetable broth by simmering the herbs and vegetables in water for 30 minutes

Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil

Add the Arborio rice and stir well for one minute

Add the dry white wine and continue stirring until it is absorbed

Add the vegetable broth and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

Add the butter, Parmesan, and season with salt and black pepper

To make the beef tenderloin risotto, sear the beef in butter and olive oil, add minced onion and garlic, and mix with the base risotto

To make the shrimp risotto, grill the shrimp in olive oil, add chopped red onion, chopped seeded tomato, and mix with the base risotto

To make the pear, gorgonzola, and walnut risotto, mix the pear and gorgonzola with the base risotto and finish with the walnuts