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• Ingram, Christine

Italy's most famous rice dish began as a lowly peasant food but has now come to be widely appreciated and enjoyed all over the world--it is healthy, satisfying and extremely good to eat. Although there are complicated and elaborate versions, some of the best risottos are made using little more than rice, a good stock and a few herbs or cheeses.

In this book you will find simple, traditional risottos, such as Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas) and Risotto with Parmesan, no less tasty for their simple ingredients. There are vegetarian dishes such as Pepper and Courgette Risotto with Vermouth, as well as meat recipes such as Pancetta and Broad Bean Risotto, and fish dishes such as Salmon Risotto with Cucumber and Tarragon. The book also includes a chapter on risotto-related dishes from around the world, including all-time favorites such as Chicken Biryani, as well as a selection of mouth-watering desserts such as caramel rice pudding and even chocolate risotto.

Every recipe is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and a beautiful photograph of the finished dish, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy supper dish, a tasty side dish or an elegant main course for a dinner party, you are sure to find the perfect choice here.