Risotto & Polenta
Rice is just as important to Italians as Pasta, and Polenta (yellow corn meal) is a traditional dish in Northern Italy.
Basic Polenta Recipe  Porridge was a staple food of Caesarīs legions. It remains a popular side dish, prepared much as it was in ancient Rome. Maize (corn) replaced the wheat and millet used by the Romans. Blood Orange Risotto Recipe  The zesty taste of citrus introduced new flavors to the classic risotto dish. How to Make a Perfect Risotto  Risotto is the ultimate Italian comfort food. This tasty, quick and simple rice dish can be made using anything you have in your refrigerator or pantry, like veggies, mushrooms, meat or any combination of ingredients. Insalata al Capriccio - Rice Salad Caprice  This is a fantastic northern Italian dish! It is made with rice and other wonderful ingredients. Polenta With Parmesan Cheese Recipe  A staple of country cooking. Serve instead of pasta as a side dish. Rise e Bisi - Rice and Peas Italian Style Recipe  This is a wonderful vegetarian recipe. It can also be made with chicken stock instead of vegetable stock. Riso al Limone - Italian Rice with Lemon Recipe  This recipe makes a fresh and light side dish. Chill and serve over lettuce as a salad. Risotto alla Pescatora Recipe  Risotto alla Pescatora, or Fisherman Style Risotto, with mussels, clams, calamari and shrimps, is a recipe traditionally prepared and served as first course during the Christmas Eve dinner. Risotto with Lemon and Rosemary Recipe  This risotto recipe with lemon and rosemary has a delicate but rich flavor. Risotto with Mushrooms Recipe  How to make Risotto with Mushrooms, one of the most popular risotto recipes and a great Italian comfort food. Risotto With Pumpkin Recipe  Risotto with Pumpkin is another recipe from the Italian northern region of Lombardy. Rather simple, it is a perfect dish for the first chilly days of fall and a favorite for the entire season. Saffron Risotto alla Milanese Recipe  Saffron Risotto alla Milanese, is a classic recipe and a traditional dish in the city of Milan where it originated. The risotto is laced with saffron, which makes the dish a golden delicacy. This this an easy and refined risotto recipe. Italian Food Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Italian Food Site Map
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