An elegant starter to a company meal, or a quick and delicious dinner when simply accompanied by a salad and bread. Making a shellfish bisque from scratch is time-consuming, what with boiling the shells for flavor, straining them out of the stock, etc. Starting with Perard’s Lobster Soup makes preparing a creamy bisque a snap: add chunks of poached lobster, a touch of cream, and a decadent sprinkle of minced black truffles to creates a stunning dish in minutes.
Black truffles add their earthy savor to risotto, complemented by savory parmesan cheese and rich butter. A classic French mirepoix — a combination of onions, carrots, and celery — adds sweet vegetal flavors to the dish. Be sure to remove the risotto from the heat while it’s still a bit more liquid than the desired final consistency, as it continues to absorb liquid as it stands.
If you’re looking for an indulgent dinner, this has got to be it. Luscious, plump grains of rice are coated with butter, slowly cooked in roasted chicken stock and finished with wild mushrooms, truffles and a dash of cream to create one of the most heavenly risottos you will ever experience.