Perfect Pair: Asparagus Risotto

Directions

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   Asparagus is in season. Celebrate with this asparagus risotto that will melt in your mouth. Taste it for
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   The Dish: Asparagus
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   The
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   From Bastille
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   -1 Tbsp unsalted
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   -1 Tbsp Olive
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   -1/2 cup chopped
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   -1 cup Carnarolli or Arborio
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   -1/4 cup Dry white
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    -About 4 cups Vegetable stock or Asparagus blanching water
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    -1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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    -Salt and
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    -1/2 pound **asparagus,
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    **Tough skins of the spears peeled (if working with thick asparagus) cut into 1-inch lengths on a
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    Bring lightly salted water to a boil and blanch asparagus until just tender, about 3-5 minutes. Shock asparagus in an ice water bath to stabilize the color and
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