Elena Pons Craig

My husband, Tad, likes a party. He will chat, man a grill, tell jokes, and in general have a great time. What he does not like is a party all about HIM!

In this round of Will It Risotto?, I leaned into a combination that already feels indulgent and comforting: Thai Mango Sticky Rice. Inspired by the classic Thai dessert, with its soft, slightly sweet coconut rice, ripe juicy mango, and that irresistible coconut drizzle, I couldn’t help but wonder what might happen if this Thai favorite took a little Italian detour. It felt like a natural crossover. A familiar dish, reimagined. But as always, I went in curious, wooden spoon in hand. SETTING...

The other night as I was cooking dinner, absentmindedly stirring, I started thinking about the popular trend “Will it focaccia?” I was making one of my favorite things to cook—risotto! Which naturally led to the question, “Will it risotto?” The answer so far is… yes, yes it will! A LITTLE LOVE FOR RISOTTO Risotto is one of those wonderful foods that elevates dinner and makes it feel special. While it takes a bit of patience, it is essentially (as my girlfriend likes to say) just advanced...