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Arborio Rice Pudding

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Dates

Dates are natural caramels and have the highest sugar content of any item in the Produce department. Lots of sugar and low moisture mean these treats have a long shelf life and whether fresh or dried, dates are high in vitamin C and energizing. Since they don’t need to be refrigerated, they make a good camping and hiking treat. Try dates with yogurt for breakfast or stuffed with almonds or cheese as a simple snack. Look for soft tip medjools, fresh picked and packaged by Del Real, available soon in Produce. - Travis, Produce Manager

By Claudia Rhodes, Events Coordinator

Another great way to celebrate the citrus season and the frozen tundra all at once!

Ingredients
2 quarts milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 vanilla bean split and seeds scraped
1 cup Arborio rice
1 1/2 cup water
1 orange, zested plus more for garnish
Pinch of salt

Method
In a saucepan, place milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean and seeds. In a separate heavy sauce pan or rice cooker, cook rice until done al dente. Once water has evaporated from the rice, add milk mixture. Simmer, stirring regularly until rice is tender. Add the orange zest and salt. Stir well and remove from heat.

The consistency should not be stiff, but like risotto. Spoon into bowls. Garnish with orange zest and a dusting of cinnamon. Great warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!