Recipe Types risotto

Tuscan Mushroom Risotto

Tuscan Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped ~½ cup dry porcini mushrooms 1 cup white mushrooms, diced 1½ cups risotto rice ½ cup white wine 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth ¼ cup…

Risotto ai Funghi

Risotto ai Funghi

Risotto ai funghi is probably the most renowned of all risotto dishes, and should ideally be cooked with porcini mushrooms when they begin to come into season in July in Italy. However, dried porcini (or indeed any other mushroom) is…

Risotto (Basic)

Risotto (Basic)

Risotto is an Italian rice dish, most popular in northern Italy. Traditionally, risotto is the name given to all recipes that use rice as the main component and are served as first dish in a traditional Italian lunch or dinner…

Microwave Risotto

Microwave risotto is made using the microwave. It requires very little stirring and turns out quite well. Ingredients 3 cups (750 ml pints) simmering hot chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt 1 dash ground white or black pepper 2 tablespoons butter…

Seafood Risotto

Seafood Risotto

Risotto is an Italian rice dish, most popular in the north of Italy. Historically, risotto is the name given to all recipes that use rice as the main component and are served as first dish in a traditional Italian lunch…

Risotto II

Risotto II

This is a traditional Italian risotto. Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2½ cups risotto rice ¾ cup white wine 6 cups chicken broth ½ teaspoon saffron powder ½ cup Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Procedure…

Risotto alla Milanese

Risotto alla Milanese

Ingredients ¼ tsp saffron threads 3½–4 cups chicken broth 7 tbsp butter or margarine, divided 1 large onion, chopped 1½ cups uncooked risotto rice ½ cup dry white wine ½ tsp salt Dash pepper ¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese Chopped…

Quick Risotto

Quick Risotto

When really pressed for time, the following recipe will produce a reasonable semblance of risotto within ten minutes. Ingredients Stock Butter Arborio or other risotto rice Seasonings, as desired Procedure Place a pot over strong heat and pour in the…

Pumpkin Risotto

Pumpkin Risotto

Ingredients 1½ pounds (650 g) pumpkin or winter squash, whole ½ teaspoon salt 6 grinds freshly cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh marjoram, chopped (some reserved for garnish) 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thickly sliced 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil,…

Italian Rice with Wild Mushrooms

Italian Rice with Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 chopped shallots 2 cups risotto rice 1 cup dry white wine ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 4 ounces (commercial) wild mushrooms, sliced and sautéed 1 teaspoon truffle oil Salt to…

Beer Cheese Risotto

Beer Cheese Risotto

This variation on a classic cheese-flavored risotto is hearty and delicious. The beer adds a Welsh Rarebit overtone. The best beer is malty, not hoppy. A good amber or Belgian ale works well. Ingredients ½ large onion, diced 1 tablespoon…