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Risotto with mushrooms and sweet cheeses, Philippe Léveillé’s creamiest recipe in the world for more than 70 years – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Risotto with mushrooms and sweet cheeses it is a very special dish. It turns 70 but is still incredibly contemporary today. You can try it at Miramonti the Other, a restaurant located in Brescia and whose head chef is Philippe Leveille. But it wasn’t the French who invented the recipe. The cook who holds the credit is Mary Muffolini, which already held a Michelin star. The dish was on the menu when the restaurant opened in 1981, and is still in great demand. But in reality the woman was already cooking it successfully since the early 1950s. An ancient recipe far from the usual culinary conventions.

Risotto with mushrooms and sweet cheeses

Ingredients

rice 140 g
butter 100 g
porcini mushrooms 60 g
saffron threads 1 g
Collio cheese 40 g
Bagolino cheese 30 g
local cheese from Valtrompia 40 g
vegetable broth
White wine
salt

Preparation

The first thing to do to prepare risotto with mushrooms and sweet cheeses is to melt the butter in the pan. Add the rice and toast it for a few minutes. Deglaze with white wine. When the alcoholic part has evaporated you can start risottoadding the vegetable broth little at a time. Stir often to keep it from attacking. In a pan, brown the porcini mushrooms, which you have previously cleaned and cut into slices. Add half of it to the risotto together with the saffron. For every ladle of broth that you pour into the rice, also add a small piece of butter.

When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and stir with the first two cheeses that you have previously grated: the local Valtrompia cheese and the Bagolino formagella. Season with salt and mix vigorously. Transfer everything into a baking dish. On the surface, cover it with the Collio formagella cut into slices. Cook at 180 degrees in preheated oven for 1 minute. Take out and complete with the other half of the porcini mushrooms. Yours risotto with mushrooms and sweet cheeses it’s ready. Enjoy your meal.

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Guest Post – Top Low Calorie Dishes from Around the World by Gordon Ramsay

Low calorie diets have been all the rage for decades for those trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Diets like the Keto diet, Paleo, intermittent fasting etc etc have increased in popularity exponentially over the last few years, fuelled by celebrity endorsements and peoples desire to lose weight. There have been plenty of creative chefs that have turned their hand to creating wonderful balanced recipes that have one defining factor, they are low in calories but taste delicious. In this article we’ll take a look at some top dishes that have been created in the recipe boxes sector for you to enjoy.

Fruity Middle Eastern Lamb Stew

Available from Hello Fresh, this lamb stew is packed full of delicious protein in the form of lamb mince. Whilst Dill and yoghurt add a sweet tanginess to the sauce. CousCous adds a modest amount of carbohydrate to help give you that all important energy. The best bit about this dish? It only takes 10 minutes to make. What’s more, new customers can get this recipe box for just £2.50, now that’s what we call a bargain.

Thai Chicken Ginger Greens and Brown Rice

This tasty dish from Gousto offers all the delicious flavours from the far east, with plenty of umami flavours and a hint of fire and spice from the ginger. The complex carb comes from the brown rice which ensures that you stay fuller for longer. Chicken and green beans are the ingredients that really take this dish to the next level though, providing an excellent balance of sweetness and spice. If you like your Thai food, then this dish will not disappoint.

Piri Piri Chicken with Roasted Vegetables Recipe Kit

For those that want no fuss and no prep then this Piri Piri chicken with roasted vegetables ready meal from Muscle Food ticks all the boxes. All you need to do with this recipe is simply stick it in the oven and then 30 minutes later you have a sumptuous low calorie paleo meal. At £4.50 we reckon it’s a bargain too. The heat in this is loud enough to get your tastebuds tingling, but not overpowering enough to have you reaching for a glass of water the second you take your first bite. For the more time pressed amongst you, this one really is a winner.

The Best Baked Rice & Beans – Perfect Rice for an Imperfect World by Gordon Ramsay

There are basically two styles of rice and beans. One features the beans being cooked separately, and then used as a sauce to top the rice. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy this classic combo, and if you’re into that kind of thing, our red beans and rice are a fine example. With the other style, which we’re… to read the rest of Chef John’s article about this Baked Rice & Beans recipe, please follow this link to become a member.)

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