Vegetarian Risotti
If meaty risotti are hearty, and fish risotti are delicate, vegetarian risotti cover the entire spectrum, from the heartiness of porcini or asparagus to the delicacy of leeks or zucchini flowers, and also bring the seasons into play, with warmth in the winter and refreshing lightness in the summer.
Rice and Savoy Cabbage Venetian Style - Risi E Verze Alla Veneziana
The Venetians introduced rice, which they got from the Arabs, to northern Italy, and developed a number of dishes that combine rice with other ingredients; the best known is Risi e Bisi, Rice & Peas, which was only prepared when the Doge (Venice's ruler) allowed. Risi e Verze, Rice & Savoy Cabbage, is a bit more plebian, and simple winter fare.
The Venetians introduced rice, which they got from the Arabs, to northern Italy, and developed a number of dishes that combine rice with other ingredients; the best known is Risi e Bisi, Rice & Peas, which was only prepared when the Doge (Venice's ruler) allowed. Risi e Verze, Rice & Savoy Cabbage, is a bit more plebian, and simple winter fare.
Apple Risotto Recipe - Risotto alle Mele - Apple Risotto Recipe
Apples are extraordinarily versatile in the kitchen, and though they are most commonly associated with pork in savory dishes (in Italy too), they work quite nicely in this apple risotto, which is certain to delight children of all ages.
Apples are extraordinarily versatile in the kitchen, and though they are most commonly associated with pork in savory dishes (in Italy too), they work quite nicely in this apple risotto, which is certain to delight children of all ages.
Squash Risotto - Risotto alla Zucca
Risotto made with winter squash is extremely popular in north Italy during the colder months. Little wonder, because a good winter squash has a delightful tangy sweetness to it, while the risotto has a libidinously creamy texture. Perfect on a cold, gray winter day!
Risotto made with winter squash is extremely popular in north Italy during the colder months. Little wonder, because a good winter squash has a delightful tangy sweetness to it, while the risotto has a libidinously creamy texture. Perfect on a cold, gray winter day!
Bell Pepper and Gorgonzola Risotto - Risotto al Peperone e Gorgonzola
The combination of bell peppers and Gorgonzola cheese works surprisingly well, and is frankly libidinous in this recipe, which if halved, will be perfect for a romantic occasion. And once you've had it, you'll want to invite friends to enjoy it too.
The combination of bell peppers and Gorgonzola cheese works surprisingly well, and is frankly libidinous in this recipe, which if halved, will be perfect for a romantic occasion. And once you've had it, you'll want to invite friends to enjoy it too.
Zucchini Flower Risotto with Prosecco -- Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca al Prosecco
Zucchini Flower Risotto with Prosecco, or Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca al Prosecco: In spring Italian markets fill with brilliant gold zucchini flowers, and here is a recipe for a risotto with zucchini flowers and Prosecco that will be quite nice in a romantic meal.
Zucchini Flower Risotto with Prosecco, or Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca al Prosecco: In spring Italian markets fill with brilliant gold zucchini flowers, and here is a recipe for a risotto with zucchini flowers and Prosecco that will be quite nice in a romantic meal.
Rice with Turnips Milanese Style -- Riso con le Rape alla Milanese
Rice with Turnips Milanese Style, or Riso con le Rape alla Milanese: "Here's a refined dish, thats perfect for coddling our stomachs after a banquet or other event that has tried our digestions," writes Adriano De Carlo in Cazzoeùla, busècca, òss bùs... e altre 97 ricette lombarde. "Indeed, if you have overdone things, rice with turnips is the best thing you can cook in memory of your excesses: It will restore you."
Rice with Turnips Milanese Style, or Riso con le Rape alla Milanese: "Here's a refined dish, thats perfect for coddling our stomachs after a banquet or other event that has tried our digestions," writes Adriano De Carlo in Cazzoeùla, busècca, òss bùs... e altre 97 ricette lombarde. "Indeed, if you have overdone things, rice with turnips is the best thing you can cook in memory of your excesses: It will restore you."
Risotto for the Malcontent -- Risotto per i Malcontenti
Risotto for the Malcontent, or Risotto per i Malcontenti: Though the title might strike one as odd, it's apt, as it will make things look better, as I discovered one night that I was decidedly grumpy.
Risotto for the Malcontent, or Risotto per i Malcontenti: Though the title might strike one as odd, it's apt, as it will make things look better, as I discovered one night that I was decidedly grumpy.
Yellow Risotto with Finferli Mushrooms -- Risotto Giallo ai Finferli
Yellow Risotto with Finferli Mushrooms, or Risotto Giallo ai Finferli: Finferli are also known as chanterelles; they're mildly flavored, apricot-laced bright orange-yellow mushrooms whose caps bring to mind the mouths of trumpets. In their absence use mildly flavored wild mushrooms.
Yellow Risotto with Finferli Mushrooms, or Risotto Giallo ai Finferli: Finferli are also known as chanterelles; they're mildly flavored, apricot-laced bright orange-yellow mushrooms whose caps bring to mind the mouths of trumpets. In their absence use mildly flavored wild mushrooms.
Lemon Risotto with Pomegranates -- Risotto al Limone con Melagrana
Lemon Risotto with Pomegranates, or Risotto al Limone con Melagrana: Risotto with lemon and pomegranate, a pretty holiday dish.
Lemon Risotto with Pomegranates, or Risotto al Limone con Melagrana: Risotto with lemon and pomegranate, a pretty holiday dish.
Indian Rice with Shallots and Zucchine -- Riso all'Indiano con Scalogni e Zucchine
Indian Rice with Shallots and Zucchine, or Riso all'Indiano con Scalogni e Zucchine: An Italian preparation with Basmati rice? Here we go, from the pages of an old cooking magazine. To be frank, there isn’t much that's Indian here, but it is what they call it, and it does look nice.
Indian Rice with Shallots and Zucchine, or Riso all'Indiano con Scalogni e Zucchine: An Italian preparation with Basmati rice? Here we go, from the pages of an old cooking magazine. To be frank, there isn’t much that's Indian here, but it is what they call it, and it does look nice.
Red Radicchio Risotto -- Risotto al Radicchio Rosso di Verona
Red Radicchio Risotto, Risotto al Radicchio Rosso di Verona: The red radicchio of the Veneto is one of the great glories of the winter months, and a perfect reason to eagerly await cold weather. It's wonderful grilled, and is also very nice in risotto, either with other ingredients (for example, risotto with red radicchio and scampi), or by itself, as here.
Red Radicchio Risotto, Risotto al Radicchio Rosso di Verona: The red radicchio of the Veneto is one of the great glories of the winter months, and a perfect reason to eagerly await cold weather. It's wonderful grilled, and is also very nice in risotto, either with other ingredients (for example, risotto with red radicchio and scampi), or by itself, as here.
Rice and Dried Chestnuts -- Riso e Castagne
Rice and Dried Chestnuts, or Riso e Castagne: This is a classic peasant dish from the Valle D'Aosta, which combines a little luxury -- the rice -- with chestnuts, which were a mainstay in the diet of the rural poor throughout the mountainous regions of Italy.
Rice and Dried Chestnuts, or Riso e Castagne: This is a classic peasant dish from the Valle D'Aosta, which combines a little luxury -- the rice -- with chestnuts, which were a mainstay in the diet of the rural poor throughout the mountainous regions of Italy.
Rice & Peas -- Risi e Bisi
Rice & Peas, or Risi e Bisi: Dana says, "I am looking for a recipe that is made with rice, peas, salt pork and chicken broth. I got it from a friend who got it from his Italian father. Unfortunately, I don't know the real name for this dish because my friend always uses his childhood pronunciation of "Rizibizi peas." It is probably something like Riso e Biso? But I don't speak Italian well, so I'm not sure."
Rice & Peas, or Risi e Bisi: Dana says, "I am looking for a recipe that is made with rice, peas, salt pork and chicken broth. I got it from a friend who got it from his Italian father. Unfortunately, I don't know the real name for this dish because my friend always uses his childhood pronunciation of "Rizibizi peas." It is probably something like Riso e Biso? But I don't speak Italian well, so I'm not sure."
Lentil Risotto -- Risotto con le Lenticchie
Risotto con le Lenticchie -- Lentil Risotto -- Risotto con le Lenticchie -- Lentil Risotto
Risotto con le Lenticchie -- Lentil Risotto -- Risotto con le Lenticchie -- Lentil Risotto
Risotto with Bell Peppers -- Risotto con i Peperoni
Risotto with Bell Peppers: This is a specialty from Voghera, a city in the southern side of the Po Valley, between Piacenza and Alessandria. The region is famed for its peppers, which are also very good grilled with bagna caoda.
Risotto with Bell Peppers: This is a specialty from Voghera, a city in the southern side of the Po Valley, between Piacenza and Alessandria. The region is famed for its peppers, which are also very good grilled with bagna caoda.
Risotto with Beans -- Risotto coi Fagioli
Risotto with Beans: This is similar to risotto rustì but has tomato and pancetta added. If you cannot find borlotti, which are known as Cranberry Beans in the US (they're medium sized, and light tan with abundant brown spots), use kidney beans or Mexican black beans, which look very different but are similar in flavor. The recipe is Lombard.
Risotto with Beans: This is similar to risotto rustì but has tomato and pancetta added. If you cannot find borlotti, which are known as Cranberry Beans in the US (they're medium sized, and light tan with abundant brown spots), use kidney beans or Mexican black beans, which look very different but are similar in flavor. The recipe is Lombard.
Rice and Zucchini -- Riso e Zucchine
Rice and Zucchini: This is not a risotto in the strict sense of the term -- it should come out not so liquid as a soup, but with some liquid to it, and be eaten with a spoon. Artusi notes that the "rice shouldn't be too soupy, nor should the zucchini be cooked till they fall apart."
Rice and Zucchini: This is not a risotto in the strict sense of the term -- it should come out not so liquid as a soup, but with some liquid to it, and be eaten with a spoon. Artusi notes that the "rice shouldn't be too soupy, nor should the zucchini be cooked till they fall apart."
Risotto with Raisins -- Risotto con le Uvette
"This," writes Mira Sacerdoti, "is an old Venetian recipe much loved by children. Grandma Rina used to make it often for her grand children, who would set the raisins aside as they ate it and count them afterwards to see who had the most. There were no prizes, but the children had a wonderful time and always finished the risotto on their plates."
"This," writes Mira Sacerdoti, "is an old Venetian recipe much loved by children. Grandma Rina used to make it often for her grand children, who would set the raisins aside as they ate it and count them afterwards to see who had the most. There were no prizes, but the children had a wonderful time and always finished the risotto on their plates."
Rice with Basil and Tomatoes -- Riso con Basilico e Pomodori
Tomatoes, basil and rice go perfectly together and make for a delightfully refreshing summer dish.
Tomatoes, basil and rice go perfectly together and make for a delightfully refreshing summer dish.
Radicchio Risotto with Scampi -- Risotto di Radicchio di Treviso e Scampi
The sweetness of shrimp are nicely balanced by radicchio's bitterness in this risotto.
The sweetness of shrimp are nicely balanced by radicchio's bitterness in this risotto.
Asparagus Risotto, Risotto agli Asparagi
After a long cold winter, nothing announces spring quite so convincingly as a rich asparagus risotto.
After a long cold winter, nothing announces spring quite so convincingly as a rich asparagus risotto.
Strawberry Risotto, Risotto alle Fragole
Linda (I think?) posted a message on the Rec.Foods.Cooking newsgroup in which she lamented an overabundance of strawberries and wondered what else she might do with them. Were I faced with that problem I’d make a risotto.
Linda (I think?) posted a message on the Rec.Foods.Cooking newsgroup in which she lamented an overabundance of strawberries and wondered what else she might do with them. Were I faced with that problem I’d make a risotto.
Mushroom Risotto: Risotto ai Funghi
A heavenly risotto made with porcini.
A heavenly risotto made with porcini.
Rice Salad: Insalata di Riso
Chilled rice salad, wonderful in summer, and unbeatable on a picnic.
Chilled rice salad, wonderful in summer, and unbeatable on a picnic.
Garlic Rice: Riso all'Aglio
Rice with garlic, a simple, but satisfying garlic-lover's delight.
Rice with garlic, a simple, but satisfying garlic-lover's delight.
Rice with Pea Broth: Riso con Brodo di Piselli
A meatless Jewish variation on the rice of the Doges.
A meatless Jewish variation on the rice of the Doges.
Risotto Rusti
A delicate risotto with beans from Lombardia.
A delicate risotto with beans from Lombardia.
Risotto with Milk and Beans: Risotto col Latte e Fagioli
Cooking rice in milk is the traditional way in Brianza, a section of Lombardia not far from Milano.
Cooking rice in milk is the traditional way in Brianza, a section of Lombardia not far from Milano.
Creamy Corn Risotto
Unusual and not particularly Italian (Italians don't eat much corn except as polenta), but looks quite tasty. From Ditty's Sunday Supper.
Unusual and not particularly Italian (Italians don't eat much corn except as polenta), but looks quite tasty. From Ditty's Sunday Supper.
Pumpkin Pie Risotto
An interesting, very different dessert.
An interesting, very different dessert.
Risotto with Caramelized Fennel, Asparagus and Orange
The sort of thing you'll find in an innovative restaurant, but it could be nice.
The sort of thing you'll find in an innovative restaurant, but it could be nice.
Zucchini Flower Risotto
Enough said.
Enough said.