Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Mushroom Risotto and Fresh Mozzarella

• 4 whole creole tomatoes, peeled and cored
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup small diced yellow onions
• 2 cups sliced wild mushrooms
• 2 cups Arborio rice
• 8 cups mushroom broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano
• 4 (2 ounces) slices of fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup chiffonade of basil
• Essence, recipe follows
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. For the tomatoes: Rub each tomato with the olive oil and season with Essence.
3. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. For the risotto: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
5. When the pan is smoking hot, saute the shallots, garlic, and onions for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the mushrooms and continue sauteing for 2 minutes.
7. With a wooden spoon, stir in the rice and saute for 1 minute.
8. Add the mushroom broth 1/2 cup at a time until all of the liquid is incorporated into the rice, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
9. Fold in the butter, cream and cheese.
10. eason with salt and pepper.
11. Simmer the risotto for 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Remove the tomatoes from the oven.
13. Place the tomatoes on a platter.
14. Spoon the risotto into the center of each tomato.
15. Top each tomato with a slice of the mozzarella and place in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown and melt over the tomato.
16. Garnish with the basil and Essence.
17. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
18. Yield: about 2/3 cup
19. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
20. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

creole tomatoes, olive oil, olive oil, shallots, garlic, yellow onions, wild mushrooms, arborio rice, mushroom broth, butter, heavy cream, parmesan reggiano, mozzarella, chiffonade of basil, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

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