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Risotto and Beyond: 100 Authentic Italian Rice Recipes for Antipasti, Soups, Salads, Risotti, One-Dish Meals, and Desserts
A definitive guide to the Italian rice-cookery repertoire.
From acclaimed Chicago chef and restaurateur John Coletta comes a recipe collection focusing on a relatively unexplored area of Italian cuisine--rice cookery. Rice is a staple of northern Italy, where all Italian rice is produced. A rich and varied rice-based cookery has developed in this region. These 100 authentic dishes bring the full range of Italian rice cooking into the home kitchen, from familiar dishes--arancini, crochettes, risotti, and rice puddings--to more unusual offerings such as rice salads, soups, fritters, bracioli, and gelatos.
Coletta shares his expertise about Italian rice types and cooking methods, and provides foolproof instructions for making perfect rice every time. He also includes background about the rice varieties and where they can be purchased. Among the recipes are Rice Crostini with Ricotta and Oregano; Rice Soup with Shrimp and Leeks; Rice Salad with Bresaola and Parmigiano Reggiano; Risotta alla Carbonara; Artichokes Stuffed with Lemon and Thyme Risotto; Braised Turkey Rolls with Chestnut Risotto, Pancetta, and Sage; and Rice Crepes with Nutella.
This volume will appeal to lovers of Italian food who are looking for a cookbook that includes many of their favorite Italian ingredients all with rice as the new star.
From acclaimed Chicago chef and restaurateur John Coletta comes a recipe collection focusing on a relatively unexplored area of Italian cuisine--rice cookery. Rice is a staple of northern Italy, where all Italian rice is produced. A rich and varied rice-based cookery has developed in this region. These 100 authentic dishes bring the full range of Italian rice cooking into the home kitchen, from familiar dishes--arancini, crochettes, risotti, and rice puddings--to more unusual offerings such as rice salads, soups, fritters, bracioli, and gelatos.
Coletta shares his expertise about Italian rice types and cooking methods, and provides foolproof instructions for making perfect rice every time. He also includes background about the rice varieties and where they can be purchased. Among the recipes are Rice Crostini with Ricotta and Oregano; Rice Soup with Shrimp and Leeks; Rice Salad with Bresaola and Parmigiano Reggiano; Risotta alla Carbonara; Artichokes Stuffed with Lemon and Thyme Risotto; Braised Turkey Rolls with Chestnut Risotto, Pancetta, and Sage; and Rice Crepes with Nutella.
This volume will appeal to lovers of Italian food who are looking for a cookbook that includes many of their favorite Italian ingredients all with rice as the new star.
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240 pages, Hardcover
Published March 13, 2018
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September 3, 2018
I have a confession to make. Risotto has always somewhat intimidated me. This exceptional cookbook has removed that intimidation and I can confidently make a delicious risotto now! Every type of rice dish from Italy you can imagine can be found in the pages of this book, down to my favorite Sicilian street food--arancini!
One of my favorite recipes in this book is No-Stir Stovetop Risotto. My 16 and 18-year-old daughters made this for supper the other night and it turned out wonderfully! Neither had ANY experience making risotto which just shows how incredibly easy this dish is to make! My only caveat on it is that it says 6 servings. Let's just say they are fairly small servings unless you add a lot of your condementi of choice.
This is far from being just a book on risotto, though. Rice puddings, rice salads, soups, minestrones, frittatas and more fill the pages of this delightful book. If you like rice at all, you will love this book!
I received a copy of this book from Rizzoli International Publications for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
One of my favorite recipes in this book is No-Stir Stovetop Risotto. My 16 and 18-year-old daughters made this for supper the other night and it turned out wonderfully! Neither had ANY experience making risotto which just shows how incredibly easy this dish is to make! My only caveat on it is that it says 6 servings. Let's just say they are fairly small servings unless you add a lot of your condementi of choice.
This is far from being just a book on risotto, though. Rice puddings, rice salads, soups, minestrones, frittatas and more fill the pages of this delightful book. If you like rice at all, you will love this book!
I received a copy of this book from Rizzoli International Publications for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 22, 2022
This is a great resource for risotto recipes and well a well curated collection of similar recipes. With a strong Italian lean the best part of the book, for me, was the use of specific cheeses for various risotto recipes.
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