Pammie's Risotto for the New Year

Sitting all alone today watching the snow fall so delicately. The backyard looks like a winter wonderland. This kind of weather always inspires me to come up with a new dish. Enjoy the risotto.

The recipe for my risotto is as follows:

In a large stock pot bring 2 c. water, 1 T. chicken base to a simmer and add 1 c. Arborio rice and cook over low heat, add more liquid as needed. Add 1 c. Pinot Grigio and continue to cook until creamy. 

In a sauté pan over medium low heat add 1 T. butter, 6 pieces bacon chopped up, 10 Brussel sprouts sliced, 3T. water, cook until tender, add 1 can chopped artichoke hearts and 1 c. craisins. Add to the cooked risotto.

Add 1/2 block cream cheese and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Mix and serve.

The Lunch Lady :)