Sweet Corn Risotto

with Crispy Artichokes and Basil Oil

Making risotto is a labor of love, and the rewards are well worth it. While the rice is cooking, uncover occasionally to stir the to ensure a creamy consistency. If you have a wooden spoon, an Italian Grandma recommends you stir with that. Blanching is a technique used to preserve color and vitamins in cooked vegetables and herbs. We use it for the basil here– drop it quickly into boiling water and then run it under cold water before blending the bright basil oil.