2 small chopped shallots 2 tablespoons butter/margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups hot chicken stock optional: 1 cup defrosted frozen peas Melt butter and cook shallots until softened. Add rice and coat with butter. Add wine, stir and cook till nearly absorbed. Add 1 cup chicken stock and cook over medium heat till nearly absorbed. Add 1/2 cup stock at a time till all is used. With last cup of stock add optional peas. Take off heat and add herbs, lemon juice and zest and cheese. Stir and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Serve.