This time I want to share a risotto recipe with you. Actually, it’s my first risotto that I post on my blog! I made it just recently with homemade dry cured sausage from Saracena, in order to intensify the flavor. That was my first time, which explains why I was even more surprised about the outcome. You know, that satisfying feeling when you see that your new recipe or let’s say experiment worked out great! 

So last weekend when I visited my family, I cooked it for them. And let me tell you,whatever dish I make for them, has to undergo the ‘strict’ jury made of my parents and brother :) The seasoning has to be perfect (although an Italian mamma will always find a reason to add that extra pinch of salt, or pepper), the taste has to be better than average, in order to pass as a recipe to be made again soon. And to my satisfaction and astonishment, they liked it! Yippie!

Having a brother who is a chef can be valuable and stressful at times. Valuable because it is simply awesome to know that I can always ask him whenever I have food-related questions. Stressful, because he can be very precise and strict regarding my cooking skills. One of the most common comments he would make is “You should pay more attention when I show and explain to you something.” Oh well… That is actually true.

So, I popped the question: “Now that you ate my risotto, do you think I should post it on my blog?” And I got the response I expected: “Well, I mean, yeah of course you could post it like that..but..I would give that recipe a little twist. Why don’t you try this…and….and…?”

What can I say. His recommendations were really intriguing, so I went ahead and added that twist he was talking about. And I loved the outcome! The flavorful creaminess combined with the sweetness of the caramelized balsamic vinegar turn this risotto into a delicious culinary treat that you don’t wanna miss this fall!

Happy Pumpkin Season!

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