Risotto is a go-to comfort dish, perfect for cozy autumn evenings. Its creamy texture and rich flavors make it incredibly ...

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A classic risotto is made vibrant with handfuls of yellowy ... Once you’ve made a couple of risottos, you’ll know what works best.” Heat a knob of butter in a shallow casserole dish or ...

It may seem like a faff to peel them, but the heads and shells create a glorious stock when simmered, which will go back into your risotto. Use the best risotto rice you can find – ideally ...

The secret to the creamy texture lies in both the technique and the type of rice used. For the best risotto, you need rice that's high in starch, as this is what thickens the sauce. Arborio is ...