Risotto without breasts

2 carrots , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 5-6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 fennel bulb , trimmed, cored[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup risotto rice , unrinsed (Arborio or vialone nano are good choices) 1 vanilla bean , split 2 tablespoons rum 2 cups water 1[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup risotto rice , unrinsed (Arborio or vialone nano are good choices) 1 vanilla bean , split 2 tablespoons rum 2 cups water 1[...]