WINDSOR FARMERS MARKET
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Recipe from Langleys on the Green


Farmer's Market Risotto


Serves 8


Risotto

2 ½ Cups Arborio Rice
2 Cups White Wine
10-12 Cups Vegetable Stock
½ Yellow Onion
2 Lg summer Squash
2 Ears of Corn
1 tsp Garlic
1 Heirloom Tomato
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ Cup Basil Pesto
Dry Jack Cheese
Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper to taste
  1. Sauti the squash, corn, garlic and tomato with 1 tbsp extra virgin
    olive oil until translucent and set aside.
  2. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil and keep simmering on the stove
    top with a ladle.
  3. Over low heat sauti the onions with
  4. 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent.
    Then add the Arborio rice and toast in the pot.
  5. Add the white wine next and stir until it is absorbed and continue to do
    the same with the boiling stock until the rice is tender
  6. Stir in the pesto, cheese and seasoning at the end and put in a serving
    bowl with sautied vegetables, garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

Pesto

3 cups fresh basil loosely packed
¾ cups toasted pine nuts
6 tbsp lemon juice
6 medium garlic cloves
1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste.

  1. Coat basil leaves with lemon juice and place in blender or a food processor.
  2. Add pine nuts, garlic and salt and pepper. Pulse the blender to begin incorporating ingredients.
  3. Add olive oil and blend to desired consistency.
  4. Blend in parmesan and check seasoning.



Vegetable Stock
1 lb. Yellow Onions
8 oz Celery
8oz Carrots
4 oz Leeks
1 Bay Leaf
½ tsp Peppercorns
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 Shucked Corn Cobs
22 Cups Cold Water
Bring close to a boil on high heat and then simmer for 6 hours. Never fully boil the stock as to maintain its clarity.


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