Rebecca Parsons (see bio at the end of this post) is a woman of many talents.  Among them, she is an excellent cook.  Jamie and I became acquainted with Rebecca as guests on her blogtalk radio progralm, "Artistially Speaking".  I asked if she would be a guest blogger and share a recipe from her files, and she graciously agreed.
Thank you, Rebecca!

Asparagus Risotto with Chervil and #NewKnorrStock Recipe #cBias

by REBECCA E. PARSONS

I love to cook new dishes and challenge myself. Risotto seems to be the new buzz word on every television cooking program. Many an aspiring chef has met their demise as the hands of risotto. So today, I will be creating risotto for the first time with the new Knorr Homestyle Chicken Stock #NewKnorrStock.

I usually make my own stock, but this tiny package of Knorr Chicken Stock from Walmartholds a new time-saving way to have a great tasting stock in seconds. That’s a good thing. It is “made with carefully selected ingredients and simmered to perfection —perfect for broth and soups; rice, mashed potatoes and pasta; roast chicken; and sauces and gravies.”  It is Low Fat and Cholesterol Free with no added MSG.

Asparagus Risotto with Chervil

A Chef Marco Pierre White Recipe

SERVES 6

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

14 ounces asparagus
1 tub Knorr Homestyle Stock – Chicken ( Knorr Walmart )
4 cups hot water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1-1/2 to 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Shedd’s Spread Country Crock® Spreadable Butter With Canola Oil
6 sprigs fresh chervil OR fresh parsley

PREPARATION

1. Remove tips from asparagus, peel and cut stems into 1/4-inch thick slices; set both aside. Stir Knorr Homestyle Stock – Chicken into hot water; set aside and keep warm.
2. Heat oil in heavy-duty saucepan and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in wine and cook 1 minute.
3. Pour in just enough Knorr Homestyle Stock to cover rice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently and gradually stirring in Stock, until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. If necessary, stir in additional hot water, 1/2 cup at a time, until rice is tender.
4. Stir in asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir in Parmesan, Spreadable Butter and chervil. Garnish, if desired, with additional fresh chervil or parsley.

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Rebecca E. Parsons, a Renaissance gal with designers eye and the gift o' gab, is the Chief Creative Force behind Cre8tive Compass Magazine(http://cre8tivecompass.com/), Cre8Tiva's Blog (http://cre8tiva.blogspot.com/) and Artistically Speaking Talk Show(http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artisticallyspeaking/). A Professional Blogger and Social Media Pioneer, Rebecca has been blogging since 1999. Cre8tive Compass Magazine ~ Transforming Your Life into Art, is ALL about exploring, creating and most importantly LIVING the creative life. She explores the creative lifestyle daily writing about DIY and craft projects, sharing delicious recipes and party ideas and so much more. Rebecca is an award winning artist and graphic designer and her work has been shown at The White House, The Smithsonian, The Olympics. She has appeared on HGTV, DIY and TLC channels and writes for several other well-known blogs. Rebecca is a blogger for Lifetime TV show's The Balancing Act and Designing Spaces as well as several other food and decor blogs. In her spare time, Rebecca is a digital and photographic mixed media R-tiste, Retreat Leader, Dreamer, Possibility Coach, Lifelong Communicator & Blissful Wordsmith...just one inspired creative soul on a journey to Cre8Topia. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others embrace the artist within and create a life around their passion. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!