What's for supper at The last Homely House? Risotto

It might not look that appetising, but it tastes delicious. After a full on day at my new pottery studio this was all I could manage to make for supper - and it tasted great.
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[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

I’m pretty sure you just said the risotto will become “plumptuous.” Perfect! 😂😂😂

[@carols_crafting_space]

This made me smile when I saw you taking the stalks off the mushrooms. I used to go shopping and pop in and see my Mum and Dad on the way home. When I got home, I would find that my Dad had snaffled all the mushroom stalks….he loved to eat them raw. Happy memories 💕

[@elenabello138]

You made the risotto as we do in Italy ! In the tradional recepe we do use butter and no oil : it's a dish from north Italy where butter was used more than oil because it's a cold area where you don't grow olive trees. The rice used is either Arborio or Carnaroli and we don't like the grains too soft, that's why you stir it to keep the grains harder and you cook it for about 15/20 minutes . And the wine, of course ! I use the Italian ones , as I 'm Italian and live in Italy ... but the most important thing about the wine is : it must be good , regardless where it's from . Boun appetito from Italy

[@laurafruhwirth5913]

It’s so nostalgic. My stepfather cooked that way. ❤ I wish I could have a taste.

[@janiceremboski6892]

Lovely! Thank you for the lesson on making risotto, I've eaten it, but now I can make it!..just enjoy all your videos, I quilt, craft, paint, am almost 71, not too old yet...Three children, all grown, 7 grands.....I get to do what I want so nice...you are a wonderful, we all learn so much, Bless you!

[@virginiacollis4580]

I often cook so I get 2 or3 meals that way I dont have to spend time cooking when I can be working on my quilts or crafting. You go girl!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I do the same! Then I know I have a choice of something ready to eat ; )

[@melaniehopkins7541]

Yum! That links scrumptious! Thank you for sharing, Kate!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Have been watching this at 11:30 am Monday and now I know what to make for dinner this evening. Excellent!

[@sewgatormomm]

I ate my dinner while watching you cook. It made my frozen dinner taste so much better to watch your amazing risotto creation. I will be making that soon! Thank you for brightening my evening.

[@sandramyer7081]

Watched and learn something- Risotto Rice looks new- and bet it taste delicious- thanks for these great items! Kate, great for show us, too-

[@zzydny]

Funny thing: it's rice at my house today, too, but mine is traditional Mississippi fare for Mondays, red beans and rice.

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

Looks absolutely delicious, especially the mushrooms! I like to sprinkle a mixture of shelled sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and hemp heart seeds on some of my rice dishes. It adds a wonderful crunchy, salty taste that I love.

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

@@vickirobles3406 Yes, ever since I tried it, that's the only salt I will use.

[@patriciaboyd1199]

I love the way the number of mushrooms grows. Happens to me too with vegetables. They all look like a lovely idea until suddenly I have enough for a gang! ;-)

[@JB-pd4ni]

What a perfect day! Time at the studio, return to your beautiful stone farmhouse and cats, followed by a quiet eve of delicious dinner and knitting. You are livin' the dream, and I'm happy for you.

[@bb27232]

unrelated to this delicious video - i attended mark knopfler's concert last night (absolutely fabulous!!!) and thought of you and the fact that he has your mark knopfler quilt! love from VA USA

[@beth12svist]

We were at his concert earlier this year, in Prague, and come to think of it, the thought of the quilt did enter my mind as well. :-)

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

marvellous! he will have ended with Local Hero (he usually does) which I absolutely love - because it is about Newcastle! (ok - its an instrumental - but the Newcastle Football team come onto the pitch at home games with this playing!) xxx

[@beth12svist]

@@thelasthomelyhouse I love Local Hero because I love the film... and the music. But he ended with something else in Prague - but I can't remember what because there were three encores!

[@beth12svist]

@@thelasthomelyhouse Checked a setlist online. I vaguely remembered it was So Far Away, and it was.

[@twyla2575]

I'm sure the glass of wine helps make the wait for the risotto almost bearable. And nibbles of the mushrooms, too! Salut!!!

[@scottydog6539]

My grandmother taught me to make Rissoto Milanese. Italian thin sausage, mushrooms, butter, saffron white wine and Italian rice. Chicken broth too. And of course grated cheese.

[@beverlyjames2850]

Your videos are a such a highlight of my day. Miss you chatting about cats, chickens, goose, garden, etc while you cook such yummy risotto.

[@carolynwatts2942]

Watched your cooking video again. Makes you hungry. Looks absolutely delicious. ❤🙂

[@angelavorhees5946]

That was a cozy little visit in your kitchen tonight. 😊thank you for inviting us in. Your evening sounded nice and relaxing and you looked like you needed a relaxing time in front of the telly with your meal and knitting. Looking forward to what is coming out of the pottery studio.😀

[@10Bee100]

risotto is "always family meal" optional vegies, seasonal. We factor in WAY more butter, Way more "stock, in our family chicken stock", Way more dry white wine. Slow, slow, slow, "embrace ( love the "rice" )".... herbs just as serving. Mushrooms Yummmmmm, carrots in w/celery onions, endless variety! Hope you "pan fry" for second meal!.... family favorite "more so than first night". From Northern California Wine producing family. We DO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND wine, all one family (really....as growers, producers, imbibers, joy of grape juice).

[@craftyirina]

Love watching you cook! So yummmy and always learn a trick or two! Bon Appetite🙂

[@suzisaintjames]

I like to watch you chop onions because you tell the most interesting stories... even if it's stories about what you've been doing since last time! ❤🌅🌵

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

duly noted! xxx

[@margaretblank9351]

I'm with you about mushrooms, Kate. LOVE them in salads, omelets, sauteed with onions to top steak, chicken breasts or pork chops (not being vegetarian)...and in soup. There was a meal my late mother & I LOVED of a Sunday lunch after church years ago: wild mushroom soup, foccacia bread and a glass of red wine. When she died, my sister and I went out to the restaurant that made this delight, and had it in Mom's honour. Mmmmm...I can taste it now! :-)

[@phyllisbekemeier3282]

I love visiting and "chatting" with you. Even if it is a little one sided. I am a watercolor artist and a maker. Your videos are like a visit with my mom or my grandmother. They were both makers and saved all sorts of bits and pieces which I have now along with my bits and pieces. At 67 I doubt I will ever get everything made that is in my mind to make...oh well.

[@chrisberry7712]

Hello! Your comment sounded oh so familiar! I know that I won’t get through all the craft stores that I have, so I’m slowly going through my stash and finding the surplus new homes. I’m sure that I will find more techniques that I’d like to try, so I need to find room for them. I’m 63, and still get very enthusiastic about trying new things!

[@laurag8641]

Do enjoy watching you cook. I tried your cashew/ carrot /apple soup the other day, my husband can’t eat onions so I left them out, and I think that makes the difference. It could have turned out better flavor. However, I will try it again soon and make half with onion and half with no onion ! Thank you for sharing!!

[@jackieokcal4888]

what a smug little face at the end there ready to tuck in to a tasty dinner. So cute.Well my turn to be smug.....I'm off to New Zealand for Christmas! Passport renewed in readiness...

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

OH!!! green with envy! start a channel and tell us all about it! New Zealand - you'll find a big chunk of my heart there somewhere (its off the end of Farewell Spit !) xxxxx

[@seasmoke26]

I have been watching Travels by Narrowboat with the Country House Gent. He cooks for us as well as taking us on England’s canals. No new ones since the lock down but the originals are quite good.

[@eileenmc8808]

That sounds interesting. Making a ☕ and checking it out. Thanks.

[@Fenger53]

Hi Kate looks delicious! I also grind my paper in a pestle and mortar !just found a tippled if you are paper fan like myself! just heat the peppercorn in a dry pan before grinding !kind regards Ilona

[@lfpetrock]

I had the fixings to make a risotto as I watched you fix yours, with a few variations. It made a great meal that my husband and I both enjoyed. Thanks for the inspiration! I cook about the same way as you do, eyeballing it and throwing in something that loods good. Most of the time it works out fine.

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

Now I am hungry. I have never cooked risotto-I will give it a try as this looked lovely and so nice to get several meals from one.

[@joycemcbride2458]

That was so funny! I thought you were going to drink the wine while cooking and then you poured it into the pan! Turned out perfectly though as you did both. Thanks for the chuckle and smiles that will last.

[@katewhyte6274]

Looks delicous, Kate. good salt tip too, thanks.

[@ameliagill7700]

Mushrooms are marvelous is risotto! ... and most everything else.

[@karincarter235]

hmmmm, that looks really yummy! I love watching other people cook and to get ideas! Sometimes I just run out of ideas and get tired of eating the same foods over and over again. I sound very spoiled, considering how many, many people would do anything for the same food over and over again, as long as they get food! I try to be mindful of that. Anyway, thank you for sharing your way to make risotto!

[@kirstenschreiber4189]

I would love to meet you 🤗. Love your channel. Yes to risotto!

[@janecartmale2884]

I love risotto and have it every week!!! Janex

[@donnaturnbull1190]

You are one of a few people I notice taking the stems off their mushrooms. I always leave mine on. LOL I pay for it, I'm eating it!!! he he he (I do slice a bit of the end though)

[@nikzaleha9628]

This is nasi goreng for us in South East Asia. Lovely for anytime of the day when you are hungry 😊

[@patriciathompson350]

I love all your cooking tips, thankyou.

[@joannelandriault7715]

Can’t wait to see what you’ve got cooking at the pottery studio...so many irons in the fire.💌

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

too many xxx

[@jolenejordan4141]

I love to watch you cook. But my favorite is watching quilt making I love to make quilts and I have one in the works but for some reason I haven't worked on it in a month or longer and I'm trying to get my mojo back and work on it lol.

[@wendymaddock7705]

Looks scrumptious 😋 xxx 😘 X

[@Aprilbirds]

I love watching your videos, I also don’t mind eating the same thing more than one night in a row, keep up the good work 🥰 I meant to mention your cat, they all want to be involved in everything you do, I no longer have a cat but, I now have a small Amazon parrot, all the time I’m sewing or cooking even showering she is there she steals my cotton pushes everything on the floor ha ha, I prefer to have her rather than not.

[@lorijakuc5719]

Yummy! We love risotto and the way you can add so many delicious items into it! Great video🤗👍🍜

[@jobrown2957]

Risotto - one of my all time favorites, and mushrooms are wonderful in it. I am pleasantly surprised to see that the cup you are using to measure your risotto is the same as two I have. I love them. What’s surprising is that you are in England and I am in Alaska, USA. Small world.

[@evelyneneed2063]

Your risotto looks yammie. I love peas in it .

[@debrablanson2288]

Supper looks good

[@annetteperks]

That looks really tasty what a perfect end to a day at your pottery studio.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Looks yummy, Kate❤

[@Itsparks138]

Yummy! I’ve missed your cooking vids. Thank you for uploading this one today.

[@AmandaS18]

Itsparks138 I also miss the cooking videos💕

[@dianetuttle9396]

Looks delicious, I wish I could taste it❤

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

A friend of my son's made risotto for us about a year ago. It was the first time I'd ever had it, and it was wonderful. Your recipe looks yummy! Cracked me up, the sly smile when you claimed to have only eaten a few mushrooms.

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Hello Kate, I've never made Risotto. My family was partial to potatoes. May be to the fact of our Irish ancestry lol. Looks yummy. Thanks for teaching me how to make risotto . Hugs from NJ ~ Anita

[@cheryl8280]

Ohhhhh YUM!!! I love risotto. Your's looks so good I went to my pantry and vegie crisper to find all the ingredients to make your risotto. I don't have salmon, but will go to the fish store and get some Arctic Char. If you aren't sure what that is, it's like salmon but milder and soooo delicious. Omega 3 fats, pink flaky. Okay, now I'm salivating. What's that you Brits say? "I'll love you and leave you." Will chat later...... Hugs from Canada!!

[@busybeaver793]

Hello Kate ~ I have had risotto only once (made from scratch) and it was worth the wait. Your supper looks delicious. I just might try making this for myself.

[@auntmayme8119]

I can’t watch this anymore! It’s late here and I don’t want to eat before I go to bed. You’re making me hungry! But tomorrow is another day.

[@HarrietHensley]

yummy......can smell it...

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I am crazy about mushrooms in lots of things! I knew about not salting mushrooms until the end but not risotto. Love salmon so I'm going to have to try that! I would add asparagus! The green salad looks nice though ; )

[@margaretmurrell4663]

I will certainly make this...it looks delish! ! ♡♡♡♡

[@dianetuttle9396]

Looks delicious!!!

[@avrilcrisp5725]

You could grow some mushrooms in your wet tree meadow. I saw a Thai lady who made holes the width of your thumb in a thick old tree branch which she filled with Shitake mushroom and back filled with moss. It produced a whole load of mushrooms in no time and gave her a never-ending supply. Mmmmm risotto, scrummy.

[@tammydempsey8065]

Looks good..i have never had risotto....ust try

[@terrysheehan9831]

Love your cooking videos Kate. I have been addicted to halloumi cheese ever since seeing you use it. I think risotto rice will be on my next grocery list.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

yes - halloumi will do that for you - so delicious! xxx

[@HumbleVoyager]

It looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing your take on Risotto. 😎

[@judimills1617]

Thanks for inviting me to dinner. I had Geezo (sp?) which is a spicy Mexican beef dish. Wish you were here to share it. Bon Appetit, my friend. Namaste, Judi

[@pzbooth1]

When we were in NZ we went to Fleurs Place to eat, in South Island it’s the best food and wine ever

[@stitchann]

The rice is called Arborio rice for Risotto. I use it for my rice pudding too. I love Mushrooms as well.

[@irhonda31]

Lovely cooking video!

[@rosemarywatkins4121]

Delicious. I shall try it your way.

[@murielbailiwick2978]

I’ve just finished making damson chutney, so sitting down, watching you cook a delicious meal with a purring marmalade cat on my lap demanding stroking. Your risotto looks fabulous. I have some salmon in my frig..... hmmmm

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Yea!!! A new video. Looks like a delicious dinner. Your feelings about butter are exactly like mine. Lol.

[@stormeliz7406]

Yum!! I'm going to try this.

[@marymac1646]

Now I"m hungry! That does look good.

[@mightymo3044]

Hi. Yum Yum food in my tum. I love risotto you can add lots of things within reason but i can't stand mushrooms on there own but added to things well chopped & i'm okay with them. Not often we hear the cats meow lol. Tfs. :):)):)

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

You just made your dinner and recorded. But this was so peaceful and relaxing to watch. It looked good and filling but you could have made anything. I just enjoy your company and hearing about your day. 🤗

[@salishseaquest7952]

Ah, Kate, you're a veg-aquarian! Your risotto looked fantastic. I'd be omitting the salmon and adding a few more veggies. When you taunted with it only "needs one more thing", I shouted WHITE WINE!! Not that you could hear me. ;-). Thanks for sharing your Tea with us...always a pleasure to have one of your cooking lessons....with butter and Parm!!

[@castledykesfarm3396]

Pescatarian!

[@sherrienewell2578]

That looks great and left overs are wonderful!

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

You've inspired me to give risotto Another go! I always love your videos - thank you for taking the time to make them. You do things like I do. Sort of use what you have. I mean after all, and the old days they didn't run down to the supermarket. I learned so much from you and also it validates sort of how I live. you're the best! Keep the videos coming please

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I will - thank you - sometimes (like now) real life gets in the way - but I am so pleased to be doing all I do! thank you xxx

[@jeanniecarpenter6313]

thank you. you made that look so easy and lovely. I've never made a risotto. I will now.

[@cherylarmitage3962]

My daughter who is a veggie is coming to Whitby to our caravan today so I'm off for the ingredients. Thanks for that i only drink New Zealand wine too.

[@chrisberry7712]

Oh, a caravan in Whitby sounds wonderful! It’s a part of the world that I’ve never visited, but dearly want to. I love that are of coast, and the traditional knitting and jet ‘industry’!

[@karenruth963]

I love watching your videos. It’s what relaxes me int the evenings. I understand tired today. Can’t wait for your pottery video. Good evening to you.

[@angielovett4159]

Yum! Looks so good!

[@cynforrest]

Looks yummy. A couple of artichoke hearts would be devine. Can you grow artichokes in your climate, Kate? Enjoy. TFS your risotto technique. I haven’t made it in decades but it sounds so good. Your beautiful postcard arrived while I was in Sweden. It’s always lovely to come home to Happy Mail! Thanks so much. Love it 🥰

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

no - I think I am too far north - not a long enough growing season - though I might be wrong - Jerusalem artichokes I can grow - an entirely different plant! ha ha! xxx I hope you are recovered from your travels and have some fabulous Swedish memories! xxx

[@volition51]

Thanks for the mortar and pestle reminder, I really want to try that. Lovely dinner!

[@083purplecola]

Chopping and prepping are my favorite part of cooking. My husband says I would make a great sous chef haha! Your supper looks amazing! Will make it soon! Thanks for sharing with us 💙

[@tammyadams7965]

That looks Scrumtious! Enjoy Kate.

[@denisekeeth4595]

I haven't made risotto for ages and apart from the wine I have everything I need. Guess what I'm having for dinner tomorrow. Thanks Kate.

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

Looks delicious 😋 Yummy! I use old manual coffee grinders for my peppercorns. I cleaned them by grinding coarse salt.

[@kayjones5890]

Thanks Kate for sharing with us! Most enjoyable😋🌈

[@adahathaway88]

I've never had risotto. I can see where you could add all kinds of things to make it your own. Lot's of stirring involved. Watching your video's always gets me up and moving. Can we visit the chickens soon? Also how is Eileen doing?

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

the girls are fine - just getting on with life ... a bit like me! Eileen lives in with the hens now - she was attacking too many people when she had the run of the garden! ha ha!!! xxx

[@lornamikkelson5690]

Thanks for inviting us to drool over your supper Kate🤪 Looked so yummy. Enjoy your evening relaxing and knitting.

[@grandmaallison]

Hi Kate that looks so good 👍👍👍👍have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

[@susanfryer1616]

That looks yummy, enjoy your knitting too , I bet I know who your knitting for, can we see the knitting later please when it's finished x night

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I'm hoping to finish the knitting before there is a baby to wear it all! not long now! xxx

[@lyndaevans1132]

Im going to have this for donner tomorrow! I have some smoked salmon I'll try in it....

[@paulettesloat3242]

Hi - Love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Really enjoyed watching you Kate, a very relaxing and enjoyable video. Since my husband died I don’t enjoy cooking any more but watching you bought back happy memories of supper times when I would whip up a dish for us both - happy times. Always love your vlogs Kate, big hugs and loves xxxx Dorothy 🙋🏻❤️😘

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I don't like cooking for one either - but I don't mind making more and eating it twice - its important to look after ourselves with nice food. so easy to forget that - I often do sadly xxx

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Thank you lovely Kate, just having a sad day, I am sure you understand but it will pass - just have to keep busy and positive. I love your part of the world, we visited often and I have fabulous memories of the wonderful landscapes and very friendly people. Enjoy your lovely meal and thank for replying xxxxx🙋🏻❤️😘🌟

[@lizadams2263]

Yes, it's a hard transition. I make all my own food, and the neighbors get samples! That keeps me interested and eating well, despite now being just one at the table. Just remember you're worth it!

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Liz Adams Bless you Liz a lovely comment thank you. Big hugs and loves xxxxx 🙋🏻😘❤️🌟

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Yummy, I love risotto ! ! and salmon and mushrooms and wine ! ! LOL I'll be making this lovely dish on thursday. TFS and ENJOY !

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

just luved this one, yum, yum.❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@annierodenberg2327]

It looks so good!