# Boozy Risotto Recipes This Thankgiving-Appropriate Butternut Squash Risotto Includes White Wine By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-risotto References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/11/16/boozy-thanksgiving-recipes/) & [sweetpeaskitchen](http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/11/butternut-squash-risotto/) If you're looking to add a little extra holiday cheer to your Thanksgiving meal, this [white wine butternut squash risotto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-and-wine-seasoning) is an autumnally appropriate side that adds a touch of class to the table. This rich and creamy dish incorporates fall flavors such as sage and pine nuts as well. The butternut squash risotto recipe calls for seasonal spices like freshly grated nutmeg too. The fun part -- in addition to the constant stirring required with preparing risotto -- is the addition of [dry white wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightinalcohol-wines). While the alcohol will burn off, the white wine is still a lovely addition. Christina of Sweet Pea's Kitchen notes the recipe can be customized to cater to vegetarians by using [vegetable broth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-cooperative). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boozy Risotto Recipes:** Opportunity for creating more creative and flavorful risotto recipes incorporating alcohol. - **Autumn Flavors:** Incorporating seasonal spices and ingredients into dishes to add a touch of seasonal appeal. - **Vegetarian Options:** Development of vegetarian-friendly versions of traditional dishes, catering to a wider range of dietary preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, chefs, and food brands to create innovative risotto recipes and products. - **Alcohol:** Collaboration between wineries and chefs to develop wine pairings and recipes that incorporate alcohol into dishes. - **Vegetarian Food:** Development of vegetarian-friendly food products and recipes that cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mulled White Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-white-wine.md) - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md) - [Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-italian-lasagna.md) - [Savory Butternut Squash Tarts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-and-caramelized-onion-tart.md) - [Autumnal Vegetarian Gratins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-vegetable-white-bean-gratin.md) - [Holiday Wine Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-bundles.md) - [Seasonal Quick-Cook Risottos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-risotto.md) - [Wine-Infused Brownie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookie.md) - [Tuscany-Based Classic Red Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffino-modus-wine.md)