Risotto without oyster roast

3/4 oz dried morel mushrooms (1 cup) or 1/4 lb fresh 6 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (52 fl oz) 2 cups water 1 lb medium asparagus, trimmed and cut[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups leeks , white and light green parts chopped (2 leeks) 1 cup fennel , chopped 1 1/2 cups[...]

8 ounces shallots (whole) 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt & fresh ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 lb fresh portabella mushroom , diced[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups leeks , white and light green parts chopped (2 leeks) 1 cup fennel , chopped 1 1/2 cups[...]