Overlooking Sardinia from the lime cliffs of Bonifacio we staved off a winter chill and nourished ourselves for an afternoon of very challenging hiking. The taverna was home to a mammoth fireplace, a famous White Bean Soup and a Garlic Risotto. Now, when I desire something hot & substantial, they are what I choose to prepare.

Ingredients: Medium grain white rice, Tomato & Parsley Vinaigrette (parsley, dried tomatoes, tarragon, onion, garlic, kosher salt, coarse ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, celery seed, dill seed, rosemary, oregano, & caraway).