I have never met a risotto that I didn't like! When my husband and I were first dating I cooked for him even more than I do now. I used to pull out all my culinary stops to impress him, over the years I have done so many variations that I figured why not pair this with some thanksgiving leftovers and really get the most out of this dish. The herbs really elevate this dish, we always have leftover herbs that seem to end up in the trash so you should instead put it to good use!
Ingredients ............................ 1 C Leftover Turkey Shredded 1 C Arborio Rice 2 1/4 C Turkey Stock 1/4 C White Wine (Optional) 1 C Parmesan Cheese 2 Shallots Diced 1 Tbsp Butter 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme 1/2 Tbsp Fresh Sage 1/2 Tbsp Dried Chives 1/2 Tbsp Dried Rosemary 1/2 Tbsp Dried Parsley Salt & Pepper to Taste Instructions ............................ 1. In a small sauce pan pour in all of the turkey stock, you will need to hold this at a medium heat for the entire recipe, this way the stock will be the correct temperature while adding to the rice. 2. In another larger sauce pan add in butter and oil and put over medium high heat, once melted add in diced shallot and cook for a few minutes until crisp. At this time if you are adding the wine deglaze with the wine until completely cooked out. 3. Add in all of the herbs and stir for an additional 1-2 minutes. 4. Add in all of the rice and "toast" the rice with no additional liquid for 1-2 minutes 5. With a ladle slowly add one ladle of liquid at a time while constantly staring. When the mixture starts to create small bubbles (the liquid is close to be totally cooked out) add another label of stock, until totally gone. This process should take about 20 minutes, right before the last ladle of liquid also add in the left over turkey. The turkey should be completely cooked so make sure you don't add it to early, you wouldn't want the meat to dry out. 6. Once finished add in the parmesan cheese off the heat and stir until melted. PRO TIP : Serve with roasted asparagus to make this a complete meal!