Rosy Beet Risotto

My #1 fan (my Dad) was complaining this morning that I haven't updated my blog. I haven't really cooked much this week, so I haven't had much to say. I just made some risotto, so now I have something to report.

I found several interesting recipes in the April 2008 issue of Better Homes & Gardens. I just made one of them and it turned out to be delicious. The one I tried today was Rosy Beet Risotto.

Aside from roasting the beets, this recipe was pretty simple. The magazine says that you can use canned beets instead of roasting them, but I really think roasting yourself is worth the effort. It's not hard at all, just takes some extra time. Both Andy & I really liked this dish. I know that beets are really healthy, so it was nice to find a way to incorporate them into a meal. With only 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 oz of cheese, this recipe is pretty good for those concerned about cholesterol.

Here's the link to the recipe:

Rosy Beet Risotto:
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=R114238

I also thought these two recipes were interesting, but I haven't tried them yet:

Asparagus-Leek Risotto:
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=R114246

Cheddar-Apple Bundles:
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/recipedetail.jsp?recipeId=R113829