Recipes for Natural Wine

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 cup natural wine
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 sprig rosemary
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
4. 4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. 5. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and minced garlic.
6. 6. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
7. 7. Return the chicken to the skillet.
8. 8. Pour in the natural wine and add the rosemary sprig.
9. 9. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
10. 10. Serve hot with a side of roasted vegetables or crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup natural wine (slightly past expiration)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable broth and keep it warm on low heat.
2. In a separate large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the shallot and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft and translucent.
4. Add the arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the oil.
5. Pour in the natural wine and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
6. Begin adding the warm vegetable broth to the pan, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until each ladleful is absorbed before adding the next.
7. Continue this process until the rice is cooked al dente and creamy, which should take about 20-25 minutes.
8. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Let the risotto rest for a few minutes before serving.
11. Serve the natural wine risotto warm and enjoy!