Recipe of the Month
 
Leek Risotto
You will need:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, finely sliced
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped
Small handful fresh thyme leaves or lemon thyme leaves
350g risotto rice
200ml white wine
800ml chicken stock, hot
25g butter
50g Parmesan, grated
100g goat’s cheese, crumbled
1. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Add the leek and fry until slightly soft. Remove and set aside. Add the celery, garlic and half the bacon, and fry for 5 minutes.
2. Return the leek to the pan (keeping back a spoonful). Add the thyme and rice and stir for 1-2 minutes.
3. Turn up the heat, add the wine and bubble for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, waiting until each one is absorbed before adding the next.
4. Meanwhile, fry the remaining bacon until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside. Take the risotto off the heat and stir in the butter, parmesan and half the goat’s cheese.
5. To serve, divide among 4 plates and top with the reserved leeks, remaining goat’s cheese and bacon.
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The first signs of spring in the garden promises some British garden greens. Keep a look out for purple sprouting broccoli, spring onions, baby leeks and spinach. This month we have included a recipe for leek, goat’s cheese and bacon risotto. It’s easy to make and will please everyone and don't forget to keep sending in your favourite family recipes to
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