Pea risotto with basil and lemon
January 29, 2010
Pea risotto with basil and lemon
Risotto. With green peas, basil and lemon.
It’s what Lulu and I will be having for lunch today. I am waiting for her to wake up from her nap to sit down at the table and eat.
“Lulu, réveille-toi, maman a vraiment faim !” (Lulu, wake up, mummy is really hungry!)
One day, she’ll understand that risotto cannot wait–although P. argues that he *loves* when I reheat risotto.
So she’d better hurry and wake up soon!
Bon weekend à tous !
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Hold a bowl of this risotto under my nose and I’d be awake in a flash! The peas and basil sound like such a fresh and simple combination.
Comment by Cookin' Canuck — On January, 29th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Qui pourrait résister à de tels parfums ! C’est incroyable le nombre de risotti nouveaux que j’ai pu essayer depuis 2 ans, et je ne m’en lassse pas.
Comment by Vanille — On January, 29th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Looking at it and it feels too green for me. I’m thinking some sort of meat would be a great addition.
Comment by Dave -nibbleanibble — On January, 29th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
this sounds so good, especially on a freezing day like today. i really enjoy reheated risotto as well…
Comment by beyond — On January, 29th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Bon appetit à toi et Lulu! je suis sure qu’elle va adorer, ca a l’air délicieux
Comment by Mélanie — On January, 29th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
oh that looks delicious!! Green is good!
Comment by Christine — On January, 29th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Thank you!
Dave, ahaha, well, I am a vegetable kind of girl, so here you are. But sure enough, a flavorful piece of meat would always be something nice to serve it with. I am thinking veal….
Comment by Béa — On January, 29th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Oh WOW this risotto has SPRING all over it!!! YUM!
Comment by Jennifer — On January, 29th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
I’ve always enjoyed this lovely combination of flavors.
And if that bowl would’ve been in front of me, Lulu might have been pouting when she woke up.
Comment by Marysol — On January, 29th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
ah baby food for adults! how i love risotto.
Comment by michaela — On January, 29th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
This looks perfect and beautiful!
Comment by Eva Cherneff — On January, 29th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Is it terribly gauche of me to admit that I do quite like reheated risotto? I can’t help liking how it goes slightly drier and chewier (particularly in the microwave). I know, I know, this is all the antithesis of what a risotto should be… but it’s not like the fabulous flavours of peas, basil, and lemon would be lost, right?
Comment by Hannah — On January, 29th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
There is something just so delicious about the combination of peas and rice – they shouldn’t really go together, but they do!
Comment by Zoomie — On January, 29th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Oh, I totally understand! Risotto is my favourite dish. I’ve never tried it with lemon though.
So Lulu, wake up, you will love it!
Comment by Sarka — On January, 29th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Wow!! This is just so awesome. Love the use of Depth of Field.
This Photograph is so Elegant. The one thing that I love about this photo is that, the subject is so simple and I eat it often, and yet the way you have presented it is wonderful.
Tough Subject
I think this subject is very tough. Except for the green peas, it does not have any specific shape or form. But you have used the depth of field so interestingly that it just changes everything.
Bea, thank you for sharing this and teaching this to us.
Comment by Neel | Learn Food Photography — On January, 29th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Is the recipe on your site? I couldn’t find it – I checked several times but it didn’t follow this post or say “read more” as a link either???
Comment by kris — On January, 29th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Kris, I haven’t yet posted the recipe….
Comment by Béa — On January, 29th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Oh thats so dang cute-the cutest part of the post….my mommy wakes me jus like that too…..thats she’s hungry…out here its more like this..”baby,levante queridinha,estou com muito fome” or with a cuppa of cafe or chai in my fav little winnie de pooh muggy…..
Your pic is so beautiful…..
Am trying a feeble attempt at figuring out how u did it without the fantatic rissotto reflecting back……
Comment by sugar plum — On January, 30th, 2010 at 1:39 am
mmm, how lovely to wake up and see this on my screen. feeling inspired…
Comment by Reva — On January, 30th, 2010 at 7:26 am
That really makes me feel revived and refreshed, because in all its warm, cream goodness for comfort when it is so bone-chillingly cold outside, it makes me feel like springtime is just around the corner. Something to do with the vividly green peas and lemon combination!:)
Comment by Christine — On January, 30th, 2010 at 7:37 am
That really makes me feel revived and refreshed, because in all its warm, creamy goodness for comfort when it is so bone-chillingly cold outside, it makes me feel like springtime is just around the corner. Something to do with the vividly green peas and lemon combination!:)
Comment by Christine — On January, 30th, 2010 at 7:37 am
Don’t know about re-heating risotto, but sometimes the best part of having risotto is the “risotto-cake” next day
I am addicted to the stuff…..
Comment by SallyBR — On January, 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Un bon risotto tout en fraîcheur! Ça sent déjà le printemps chez toi… même si on gèle dehors.
Comment by Miss Diane — On January, 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I love to share food with my baby too!
Comment by peachkins — On January, 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
p is right bea! here in italy we have what we call “risotto al salto”. saffron risotto reheat. if you advance some risotto you can prepare a sort of disc that you can fry (not deep frying, of course) in butter. no words to describe!
Comment by Giorgia — On January, 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
inspired by this i am making a potato, pea and rice soup as we speak. my mom used to make for us all the time when we were kids. with lots of parsley and raw olive oil on top. sometimes even a poached egg. beautiful and i’m sure Lulu loved it, who wouldn’t!
Comment by Aran — On January, 30th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
This sounds delicious. I will have to cook it for my children soon… They’ll love it. Would add carrots for contrasting colors (and extra veggies)! Bon Appetit!
Comment by Gaelle@whatareyoufeedingyourkidsthesedays.com — On January, 30th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
What a beautiful, bright risotto – perfect to contrast a dreary winter day! Yum!
Comment by Alta — On January, 30th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Risotto with peas is one of my favourites. Basil and lemon just make it smell like spring. Given that I spent the day playing with the snow… Will spring ever come? Thanks for the beautiful picture and swett moment shared with us!
Comment by Caffettiera — On January, 30th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Superbe recette que je vais très probablement essayé ce soir !!!
Very nice
Comment by Princesse aux petits pois — On January, 31st, 2010 at 5:30 am
Light and summery… love it!!
Comment by deeba — On January, 31st, 2010 at 6:04 am
C’est si délicieux un risotto qui vient d’être cuit, j’adore cela! Réchauffé, j’aime un peu moins
Comment by La Curieuse — On January, 31st, 2010 at 11:24 am
A classic risotto but so delicious ! I’m looking forward the spring !
Comment by Parigote — On January, 31st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I love risotto. This looks wonderful. Lulu is a very fortunate little girl.
Comment by El — On January, 31st, 2010 at 9:38 pm
My daughter loves peas too. I didn’t think about adding lemon. That looks yummy.
Comment by Yuko — On January, 31st, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Hope it tasted as good as it looks!
Comment by Koek! — On February, 1st, 2010 at 3:00 am
Just looking at the title I read “Pear risotto with basil and lemon”, which would be very nice too (as a sweet one or savoury with parmesan or some more robust cheesem like goat or taleggio). Then I saw the picture and realized my mistake.
Comment by Nathalie (Spacedlaw) — On February, 1st, 2010 at 3:47 am
Humm, ca a lair sublime. J’échangerai juste les pois contre un autre légume, mais j’apprécie la beauté du plat !
Comment by ElodieVeryPetit — On February, 1st, 2010 at 2:29 pm
mouth-watering photo, bea! beautiful!
Comment by Corynne — On February, 1st, 2010 at 6:37 pm
That looks really fresh and delicious.
I’m inspired to make some risotto, now–amazing that something so elegant can be made with pantry staples.
Comment by Anna @ unsweetenedcococa — On February, 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Hhhhm looks exquisite Bea. I think I will add some crispy pancetta and then I am good to go.
Comment by Nicholette von Reiche — On February, 2nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
how lovely… this is one of my first visits to your site and I am reminded of a risotto I once had with peas, asparagus, lemon, and mascarpone – whenever I make risotto I am always rushing everyone to the table as well – I know they find me fussy, but there is an art to achieving that delicate creaminess and it is quite sad for it to not be lapped up in all of its perfection! Your photos are inspiring.
Comment by laura — On February, 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Woooh, quelle magnifique photo ! Le plat a dû être sublime… J’espère que tu auras le temps de poster la recette, j’aimerais vraiment être capable de faire ce plat qui semble si goûteux et fondant…
Comment by Sandrine — On February, 3rd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
ohhhhh, it looks just like spring!
Comment by my spatula — On February, 3rd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Wow, what a nice risotto, looks absolutely delicious, creamy and so tasty. Nice picture as well
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Comment by jyp — On February, 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Great picture of the risotto. I tried risotto, served with mixed seafood, for the first time over the Christmas holidays at an Italian restaurant and it was very tasty.
Your recipe looks fairly easy to make, not to mention much lighter and economical!
Comment by Eileen R — On February, 8th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Your risotto is mouth-watering!!
Comment by Cherine — On February, 9th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Many thanks everyone. I hope to be able to post the recipe. Still deep working into my cookbook manuscript at the moment! So hopefully I will have more time soon.
Comment by Béa — On February, 9th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
That risotto looks delicious! Your “cold-busting” recipes are inspiring. Keep them coming.
Comment by Roselyn — On February, 10th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Brilliant photo, brilliant dish, I LOVE risotto and your posts are always refreshing.
Comment by Brian Theoret — On February, 10th, 2010 at 9:43 am
What a delightful combination – just the idea of your combination of lemon basil and peas is titillating my sense. I can’t wait to try it. And by the way, I also find there’s something very comforting about reheated risotto …
Comment by Mitzimi — On February, 10th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I think Lulu will probably soon realize what a wonderful cook her mum is so she will be eagerly waiting for whatever is prepared for lunch… This looks gorgeous!
Comment by Simone (junglefrog) — On February, 10th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Great picture, the Risotto looks amazingly yummy!
Comment by Thomas @ The Blog Wine Cellar — On February, 10th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Yum, I love risotto – your daughter is very lucky to grow up in a home where she gets served delicious home-made food!
Comment by Katie — On February, 10th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
This looks so easy and delicious. I would love for my 16-month old to have this for lunch. Thanks for the inspiring idea! Left you an award on my blog
Comment by Roselyn — On February, 11th, 2010 at 4:19 am
This risotto looks so delicious! Could you please post the recipe? I would be most grateful. Thank you.
Comment by Michele — On February, 11th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Superbe photo ! Ça donne envi de dévorer le plat
Comment by Chocolaterie à Montréal — On February, 11th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Sorry everyone for not yet posting the recipe. And thanks for coming to say hello and leaving a comment. I am simply *so* busy right now with my book…..hope to be able to write again soon!
Comment by Béa — On February, 11th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Elle mange déjà du risotto cette petite?
Comment by Cocotte — On February, 13th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Beautiful & fresh! It is decided now, this is what we will be haivng for dinner. I just found your blog and love it! I will be back again and again ~LeslieMichele
Comment by The Chef In My Head — On February, 13th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
You are sweet to wait and eat with your daughter. More often than not, my hunger trumps everything. (I love reheated risotto, too…)
Comment by The Leftoverist — On February, 14th, 2010 at 2:28 am
This made it to our table tonight with dinner. My little one ate more of this than almost any solid food she has tried thus far! It was a very pleasant surprise!
Comment by Jen — On February, 15th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Can someone please send me the recipe for this? I can’t find the link. Just the photo.
Thank you!!
Comment by Jacqueline — On February, 16th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Jen, that’s so nice! I am really happy to hear!
Jacqueline, I have not yet posted the recipe. I am short on time these days. Sorry!
Comment by Béa — On February, 16th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
this looks fabulously good, gonna make it next week!
thanks for sharing, bon appétit!
un des petits belges
Comment by wouter — On February, 19th, 2010 at 5:13 am
Now that looks like a good risotto. I have been looking for a good recipe like this. Risotto just adds that extra something you need when its dinner time.
Comment by Toledo Webshop — On February, 24th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
reminds me of a popular hungarian garnish called “rizibizi”, which is kind of a nickname made up of ‘rice’ and ‘peas’. traditionally it’s sprinkled with fresh parsley when served, but this rizotto seems even fresher
Comment by workingirl — On February, 27th, 2010 at 9:42 pm