Image caption, The stages of the perfect risotto, from tostatura to mantecatura. However, some people think that all this stirring is unnecessary. They say that all the starch is on the outside of ...

Armed with an Italian grandmother and some expert chefs, we're here to sort fact from fiction when it comes to making the ...

Think preparing a perfect risotto is complicated? Wrong! With a few simple steps and a few little tricks, you too can make a chef's dish in your home kitchen. Here are the 5 most common mistakes ...

Stir the risotto regularly to prevent it from sticking and to help it cook evenly. When the rice is creamy but retains a little bite, turn off the heat and stir in the remaining butter and ...

Traditional XO sauce is made from a pricey mélange of dried scallops, dried shrimp and cured Chinese ham. Dolloped on noodles ...

Known for sumptuous creations full of delight, Nigella's risotto calls for just a few staple items from the pantry and comes together in under 40 minutes. It's the perfect treat whether you're ...

Risotto, Italy's most famous rice dish, is pretty much a guaranteed item on Italian menus worldwide. But risottata on the other hand, if you do come across it, usually needs a bit of explaining ...

Although it could have been creamier, the finished product was delicious - and a perfect meal to ease my New Year's hangover Following De Laurentiis' suggestion, I seasoned my finished risotto ...