Thursday, January 20, 2011

PMS Risotto


Yes, ladies, you heard me right. Men, don't run away just yet...no one's going to make you run to the store to buy anything "embarrassing", but you may get sent to pick up these few ingredients for the following recipe- which, I may add, is not embarrassing at all and completely manly.

Most women I talk to seriously crave chocolate that time of the month and I am definitely one of them. I mow through chocolate bars, while drinking hot chocolate. Suddenly, I will have visions of a plate of brownies hovering right in front of me. Sometimes I will, even with cramps and a cranky disposition, break out the mixer at 8 p.m. and whip up some chocolate chip cookies. All of which, the Hubs is happy to help me consume. So for all my snippy comments, waves of emotion and frustrated murmurings, he does get some tasty desserts out of the whole deal.

I saw this recipe on the Cooking Channel the other day and was, of course, whisked away into a chocolate fantasy. I mean, why not turn your favorite comforting savory dish into a chocolate-laden, luscious dessert? Thanks to David Rocco, it was.

It truly is fantastic. So creamy, so rich and the perfect amount of sweetness. Its so comforting that it will, for a moment, whisk away those crabby feelings.

If you are a menu planner, you know where to put this on the calendar...



I'm feeling lazy today. Here's the link to the recipe:


Love ya, Foodies!

22 comments:

  1. Hahahaha you're hilarious. Dang, chocolate risotto sounds good. I've made rice pudding using arborio rice basically the same way you make risotto. I will have to try this recipe for sure.

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  2. Oh, wow. Chocolate risotto? I don't have to wait, do I? =)

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  3. I am so with you right now. I've been hitting the peanut m&ms like there's no tomorrow. This chocolate risotto looks like a much yummier way to tame my chocolate craving. And it's kinda awesome, too. :D

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  4. A chocolate risotto? Now I've heard of everything. Great title :-)

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  5. Good Lawd! Never heard of such a thing, but that sounds like utter decadence. Love your humor, girl (ie: menu planners know where to put this on the calendar...). PMS Risotto sounds more accurate than Risotto Al Cioccolator anyhow.

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  6. How amazing! Once I saw the title, I was thinking to myself..."please let there be chocolate, please let there be chocolate" haha. This looks sensational!

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  7. I saw the photo and thought, Lauren's lost her mind. I read the recipe and thought, Lauren ROCKS!

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  8. nice to know you all are a bunch of chocolate freaks like me:) hugs.

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  9. I love how you will put yourself out there and say anything! That's why I love reading your blog. I feel ya on the chocolate! Once I almost ate a whole jar of Nutella.

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  10. Oh man... chocolate risotto? I'd eat this even without undergoing PMS! Hehe!

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  11. Oh man. This definitely falls under the category "Why didn't I think of that???" Chocolatey gooey rice pudding. I'm just hoping it works as well for the peri-menopausal amongst us :).

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  12. Wow! Chocolate & carbs together in one bowl...that's the right medicine! And to think, a man is responsible for this great concoction?!
    Although, I prefer your title! I need to try this.

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  13. I had no idea where you were going by the title of your post, but after reading it I was grinning ear to ear! Great idea!

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  14. Oh my..this sounds like EXACTLY what I need right now. Bring on the chocolate! This looks like an intense and creamy bowl of deliciousness. I love the green bowl you placed it in too...such a pretty contrast! Thank you for sharing this decadent recipe with me. Have a Sunday full of laughter, love and plates of good food!

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  15. Chocolate Risotto! What a fabulous dish! I am a new follower to your blog and can't wait to see all the other great ideas.

    Elizabeth (Goodies by the Pound)

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  16. This actually sounds very good for something so unusual. I'm new to your blog and I've been browsing through your earlier entries. I really like the food and recipes you feature here. I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  17. Love the title! This sounds delicious and so unique :)

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  18. HA! Yes- I crave chocolate too but more importantly (or sadly) I just feel like binge eating. This looks great for that! :)

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  19. I saw the title of your post over on Multi-Dimensional Life and jumped right over here! It's almost like chocolate rice pudding, no? Very, very creamy looking. However, since some of my blogging friends are here, I have to admit that I don't like chocolate. I'd go crazy for the carbs "at that time," but chocolate doesn't pull me.

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  20. Where in the world is Lauren? I miss your fun posts.

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  21. Chocolate risotto is sheer brilliance! I can only imagine how good it tasted - can't wait to make it. I just discovered your fabulous blog and signed up to follow you. Stop by and visit me sometime at www.theglamorousgourmet.com. Looking forward to your next delicious post - Cheers!

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