This is a very easy, yet incredibly tasty, risotto recipe. Its ingredients are simple and wholesome, and combined they create a delightful dish: rice, peas, parmesan cheese, bacon.. Yum! Ideal for almost any occasion, from a family reunion, to a romantic dinner, to a friends' get-together.. quick to prepare, gluten-free and flavourful: what else do you need? Have fun cooking it and enjoy it with a nice glass of red wine!

Native to China, black rice was valued by the Chinese emperors because of its nutritional and aphrodisiac properties - this variety was therefore called 'the forbidden rice'. Rich in fibre and phosphorous, as well as in calcium, iron, zinc and selenium, the black rice releases a delicate, aromatic perfume. Enjoy this original recipe, in which these tiny scented rice grains have a close encounter with crayfish, parmesan and a delicious 'liqueur'! 

Pumpkin risotto is a well-known dish in traditional Lombard cuisine. Very easy to make and incredibly tasty at the same time, it makes an ideal dish for cold autumn or winter days. Its origins are, as the majority of the courses prepared with pumpkin, humble ones, as this vegetable was cultivated and eaten mostly by peasants. In this version we decided to enrich the recipe a bit by adding another much-loved ingredient of the northern culinary tradition: raw ham.

Ok, ok, we admit it: this does not look or sound like a typical traditional Italian dish. But! We can assure you that the quality of the ingredients and the creativity of the chef are 100% green, white and red! This is a quite unusual dish, somehow inspired by the Southeast Asian cuisine, where combining of savoury and sweet is commonplace, the use of nuts widespread and the basmati rice is a native staple food.  

Mushroom risotto is a classic dish, especially in autumn when the key ingredients are in season. It is characterised by a tasty and aromatic flavour, particularly if made with the king of mushrooms: the porcini mushroom. Its flesh doesn't turn black after having been cut and keeps its scent even after cooking. Moreover, mushrooms are not only delicious ingredients, but also valuable allies for good health.

With this recipe we show you how to prepare a delicious mussel risotto: thus, you'll have a seafood starter, which will be sophisticated and delicate yet simple, all at the same time, particularly ideal for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Its refined taste will satisfy even the most demanding of palates. Just make sure you get fresh mussels, and you're ready to amaze your guests with this summery dish!

Pumpkin risotto is a well-known dish from the traditional Lombard cuisine. Very easy to make and yet incredibly tasty at the same time, it makes an ideal dish for cold autumn or winter days. Its origins are, as the majority of the courses prepared using pumpkin, humble ones, as this vegetable was cultivated and eaten mostly by peasants. In this version the countryside meets the seaside, since we decided to enrich the recipe by adding prawns to it. Try it out and let us know what you think!

Pumpkin risotto is a well-known dish of traditional Lombard cuisine. Very easy to make and incredibly tasty at the same time, it makes an ideal dish for cold autumn or winter days. Its origins are, as the majority of the courses prepared with pumpkin, humble ones, as this vegetable was cultivated and eaten mostly by peasants. In this alternative version, the savoury risotto is crowned with crumbled chocolate Cantuccini, transforming this dish into a chic flight of fancy.