Risotto and Beyond

Description

From acclaimed Chicago chef and restaurateur John Coletta comes Risotto and Beyond: 100 Authentic Italian Rice Recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Risotti, One-Dish Meals, a recipe collection that explores the rich and varied art of Italian rice cookery.

These 100 authentic dishes bring the full range of Italian rice cooking into the home kitchen, from familiar dishes like arancini, crochettes, risotti, and rice puddings to more unusual offerings, such as rice salads, soups, fritters, bracioli, and gelatos. Italian rice types and cooking methods are explored, providing home cooks with foolproof instructions on how to make perfect rice every time.

Recipes include Rice Crostini with Ricotta and Oregano; Rice Soup with Shrimp and Leeks; Rice Salad with Bresaola and Parmigiano Reggiano; Risotta alla Carbonara; Braised Turkey Rolls with Chestnut Risotto, Pancetta, and Sage; and Rice Crepes with Nutella.