Sarah Graham Gem Squash and Barley Risotto - Good Food and Wine Show

Ingredients

• 3-4 Gem Squash (halved)
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary ((or use thyme or oregano))
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup barley (rinsed)
• ½ cup white wine ((optional, otherwise use extra stock))
• 2 cups good quality chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or hard cheese of your choice) (plus extra for garnishing)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, ( roughly chopped, for garnishing (or oregano))