Risotto
Stirring stuff: master the basic technique and you will soon be a dab hand at risottos - which can be varied to suit a wide range of ingredients. And, for those who prefer a lazier option, follow Delia's recipes for wonderful oven-baked risotto...
Serves 4Cheats’ Risotto Milanese
Who says risotto has to be stirred? Well, yes, if it's a classic one, but this tastes every bit as good and is just left to its own devices on the hob. Brilliant with braised meat dishes and casseroles.
Serves 6Melting Chocolate Risotto
Although risotto is usually savoury, think rice pudding and you'll get the point of this lovely, unusual chocolate dessert.
Serves 2Oven-baked Risotto Carbonara
Funny, isn't it, how a bit of lateral thinking can often result in something ingenious? Here Delia has applied the classic carbonara ingredients of cream, bacon and cheese to a risotto...with superb results!
Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a main courseRisotto Verde
Asparagus should be enjoyed as often as possible during its short season and this is one of the finest ways of doing so: a risotto made from asparagus, broad beans, spring onions and chives – a real taste of early summer.
Serves 6 as a starterOven-baked Wild Mushroom Risotto
Delia has had a revelation - you can cook risotto in the oven, avoiding all that standing at the hob and stirring. And you know what? It's just as creamy as the classic version!
Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a main courseOven-baked Smoked Pancetta and Leek Risotto
If you're put off making risotto because of all that stirring, help is at hand: this lovely oven-baked combination f rice, leeks and pancetta sits happily in the oven and is just as good as the classic version.
Serves 4Risotto alla Milanese
Get stirring! Although there is some mystique about making a risotto, in fact it's dead easy as long as you follow a few simple rules. This Italian classic is great on its own or with meat dishes.
Serves 2-3Slimmers’ Wild Mushroom Risotto
This wonderful, oven-baked risotto is a treat for vegetarians and slimmers alike: Delia has unearthed an ingredient that adds creaminess without calories. Bet you can't guess what it is!
Serves 2 as a supper dish or 3-4 as a light lunchRoasted and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Oven-roasted tomatoes, which have been slightly blackened and become really concentrated in flavour, are the mainstay of this superb dish. Add to them some sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, a hint of saffron and some creamy, nutty rice and you have one o
Serves 4 as a starter or 2 as a main courseLobster Risotto
Doesn't this sound like the height of luxury? Well, it is and, thanks to a secret ingredient, plus ready-prepared lobster tails in brine, it's a risotto that anyone can make in minutes.
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