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This recipe is excellent! It was my first risotto and I'm glad I chose this one. Keep the flame on medium or the heat will evaporate the liquid before the risotto can absorb it. The flavors are earthy and rich. This recipe makes enough for 4-5 so I'll be eating it for DAYS! It would be easy to cut in half. Try this recipe if you're nervous about making risotto for the first time!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/29\/2013 12:19","GUID":"8f93b76038ea4549b1485179e81e9eaf","MemberId":2739134,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ScottsGrace","SubmittedDate":"06\/29\/2013 12:19"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Creamy Sausage Risotto"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n