Lodestar Farms California Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Lodestar Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 6 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Cup red spring onion, diced small
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 Cups Lundberg Farms Arborio rice
• 6 oz. White wine (drinkable quality)
• 9 Cups flavorful Chicken Stock + 1 cup reserved Chicken Stock
• 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. Black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 Cup fresh English peas or blanched and cut sugar snap peas
• 4 oz. Good quality smoked ham thinly sliced and julienne cut
• 6 Tbsp. dry jack cheese, grated (try Vella's Cheese Co.'s)
• 2 oz. Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, finely chopped