Q: Pour the broth or stock into a large pot on the stove and turn the burner to medium-low. Leave the lid off of the pot so you can see when the broth begins to bubble very gently. You can continue preparing the risotto while the broth heats.
A: Simmer 3 cups (710 ml) of chicken broth over medium-low heat.

Q: Explain to your friend that you would like to learn to be more comfortable around cats and that you need his help. Ask him if you could come over daily for the next few weeks so that you can get used to being around cats.  It may be difficult to get to your friend’s home every day, however it is important to make contact with cats as often as possible. Pick a schedule and stick with it. When you gradually expose yourself to what you are afraid of, the body adjusts and eventually stops releasing stress hormones. Therefore, the more time that you spend around cats, the quicker you’ll lose the fear of cats. Make sure to select a friend who has a friendly cat. Your friend will probably already know whether his pet is a good fit for this activity or not. However it's probably a good idea to ask him if the cat is friendly before starting the visits. The first time that you make contact with a cat, ensure that it is a comfortable distance away. Ask your friend to keep the cat in another room where you can see it but the animal is unable to make direct contact with you. You could also ask your friend to hold the cat as he stands across the room from you. Stay at your friend’s house for about 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer feel anxious. Using an animal carrier is a great way to start start. Ask your friend to put the cat in an animal carrier and allow it to be placed close to you. Two to three feet away would be a good proximity. Remain in that close proximity to the cat for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue this until you no longer feel anxious. This allows you to be near an unrestrained cat, but because your friend is holding the animal it is more controlled. Sit there for 10-15 minutes and then give yourself permission to leave. Continue to do this until you no longer experience any anxiety.  Remember, you do not have to touch the animal at this point. The idea is to be near the animal so that you can get used to being close to the cat outside of the carrier. Although this will likely cause some discomfort, if you begin to feel overwhelmed at any point, it is okay for you to discontinue. Always try to end with success. If you feel overwhelmed and decide to discontinue, try asking your friend to put the cat back in the carrier or ask him if he could move away a little. Try to wait to leave until you are no longer feeling overwhelmed. This way you can lessen the anxiety without reinforcing the fear. Allow yourself to physically touch the animal. Start with a few seconds of touching and gradually work your way up. Be sure to only touch the cat in areas that doesn’t make him uncomfortable. Dr. Marty Becker suggests that there are a few places that cats love to be pet and one place that you should avoid:  Cats enjoy being rubbed at the base of the chin where the jawbone and the skull connect. The base of the ears and cheeks behind the whiskers also seem to be pleasure zones for most cats. Cats also seem to enjoy being gently stroked down their backs with slight pressure being applied when you get to the tailbone. Avoid petting cats on their belly. Although dogs like this, cats feel vulnerable and may not respond well to this gesture. After you are comfortable petting the cat, allow the cat to climb onto your lap. Let it remain on your lap for a few seconds or minutes (whatever you are comfortable with) and then ask your friend to remove it. When you are able to successfully hold the cat with no anxiety, then you have probably gotten over your fear of cats. This is very important because fears can come back if you don’t keep working at it. Therefore, it is important for you to continue to expose yourself to cats on a regular basis so that your fear does not creep back in. Try to visit homes with cats on a regular so that you continue to feel comfortable around them. Going to a pet store when you don’t have access to cats otherwise is a good alternative. This might be especially good if your friends who care for cats are out of town.
A: Call a friend who owns a cat and tell him about your fear. Watch the cat from a distance. Sit near the cat. Ask your friend to sit next to you while holding the cat on his lap. Pet the cat. Hold the cat on your lap. Go near cats regularly.

Q: Most recipes call for russet potatoes or new potatoes, but you can use any type of potato you want when you make parsley potatoes. Decide if you will keep potato skin on or off. For potatoes with a touch, starchy skin such as russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, you might want to peel. For new potatoes or red potatoes, which have thinner skins, you can leave the skin on or peel it off. Whether you use the fresh or dried herb depends on what is available as well as your personal taste. Some people add onions or garlic. This will be a matter of personal taste. Again, this is a matter of personal taste. The instructions in the cooking section will call for butter, but you can substitute margarine if you prefer.
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Select the best type of potato. Find bunches of fresh parsley or buy a jar of dried parsley. Determine whether you want any other herbs and seasonings in your parsley potatoes. Plan to cook your potatoes with either butter or margarine. Have some salt and pepper on hand so you can season your potatoes once they are cooked and ready to serve.