Risotto with shells

. > American / Metric measures < . 2-1/2 cups (535g) Italian rice (Carnaroli preferred) . 3 tbsp. (45ml) e.v. olive oil . 3 tbsp. (45ml) unsalted butter[...]

1 lb small squid, cleaned and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/4 lbs shrimp , shelled and deveined 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion ,[...]

4 -5 large tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup shallot , minced 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups pesto sauce 2 tablespoons[...]

1/2 each lemon 5 1/2 cups chicken broth approximately 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped 1 Stalk celery cut into pieces * 1 1/2 cups arborio[...]