Maxine Clark’s authentic collection of the best risottos Italy has to offer features both popular favorites and lesser known dishes. An introduction to Simple Risottos shows how to create a basic White Risotto step-by-step and includes a Pesto Risotto and Saffron Risotto. Ideas for risottos with Vegetables include Butternut Squash, Sage and Chile Risotto; Fennel and Black Olive Risotto; and Wild Mushroom Risotto. Try an extra indulgent dish with Cheese & Eggs-choose from Mozzarella and Sun-blushed Tomato Risotto with Basil; Gorgonzola and Ricotta Risotto with Crisp Sage Leaves, or Truffled Egg Risotto. Recipes for Poultry & Game include Chicken Liver Risotto with Vin Santo and Duck Risotto with Wilted Spinach. Hearty and satisfying options with Meat, Sausage, & Bacon are Salami and Borlotti Bean Risotto or Risotto with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Pancetta. A selection of lighter Fish & Seafood recipes features Caper Risotto with Grilled Tuna and Salmoriglio Sauce and Crab and Chile Risotto. Other Ways with Risotto includes variations on the risotto theme such as Rice croquettes with Tomato Sauce and delicious sweet ideas for rice. - A collection of authentic risottos from Italy, including more than 50 classic recipes for meat, fish and seafood, vegetables, and cheese. - Food writer and cookery teacher Maxine Clark is a bestselling author for Ryland Peters & Small-Tarts has sold more than 63,000 copies. - Features mouthwatering photography by award-winning photographer Martin Brigdale.
