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                        Risotto Bendix Woods

Ingredients:
1 ½  cups chicken stock
1   ounce  butter
1   ounce  onions -- minced
4  ounces  arborio rice
1  fluid ounces  dry white wine
pinch  saffron threads -- crushed
¼ cup maple syrup

Directions:
1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer.

2. Heat the butter in a large, heavy saucepan.  Add the onion and sauté without browning until translucent.

3. Add the rice to the onion and butter. Stir well to coat the grains with butter but do not allow the rice to brown. Add the wine and stir until it is completely absorbed.

4. Add the saffron. Add the simmering stock, a little at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the stock is absorbed before adding the next portion.

5. After approximately 18-20 minutes, all the stock should be incorporated and the rice should be tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup. Serve immediately.