WINTER RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook yam in 1/2 cup water over moderate heat in a sauce pan until tender (approx. 15 min.) Saute garlic and shallot in olive oil until soft Add rice and stir until coated with oil Gradually add in 1/2 cup increments the hot stock and pumpkin puree, stirring, until the rice is al dente. Add herbs, reserved yam, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Add grape tomatoes and allow to "steam" in the risotto for 5 minutes before serving.