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peeled and coarsely shredded, plus thinly sliced beets for garnish.young pecorino cheese, freshly grated.

poppy seeds, plus more for garnish.In a saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer; cover and keep warm.In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, melt the butter in the oil.

Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes.Add the shredded beets and cook, stirring, until the pan is dry, 12 minutes.

Spoon half of the beets into a small bowl.. Add the rice to the casserole and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add 1 cup of the warm stock to the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the stock is nearly absorbed.6 large eggs, at room temperature.

freeze-dried seedless red grape slices (about 1 ounce).powdered sugar (about 4 ounces), divided.

plus 1 1/2 teaspoons (1 1/4 ounces) Moscato d'Asti or fresh lime juice, divided.1 pinch of fine sea salt.