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Pumpkin and prawn Risotto

Pumpkin and prawn Risotto

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 Gnocchi

Pumpkin Gnocchi

A tasty first course for Sunday Lunch or a Dinner with Friends
Pumpkin risotto with Cantuccini

Pumpkin risotto with Cantuccini

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.

Ribollita Soup

Ribollita Soup

Ribollita is a famous Tuscan soup in the true peasant style, a hearty potage made of seasonal vegetables and stale bread. The most traditional ingredients for this soup are (black) kale, stale Tuscan bread, cannellini or borlotti beans and a good extra virgin olive oil. But, of course, since peasants would use whatever vegetable they had available, there are many versions of this recipe depending on location and family tradition.

Rice in mushroom cream sauce

Rice in mushroom cream sauce

This is a risotto that is reminiscent of autumn, of long walks in the woods, cosy times with friends and family. Delicious with dried mushrooms, you can also make it with fresh ones, which won't need to be soaked in hot water to get rid of the 'dirt' and to revive the mushroom's flesh. Ideal for any occasion, from everyday cooking, to a dinner with friends or with your significant other, this is a risotto you really must try.

Rich salad

Rich salad

Looking for new ideas on how to prepare cauliflower, so that the whole family can enjoy? We might have something for you! In this recipe we show you how to cook a delicious cauliflower salad, a sweet-sour dish with plenty of healthy ingredients! The savoury taste of the anchovies, capers and peppers go well with the delicate flavour of the cauliflower, creating a harmonious contrast. Serve it as an entrée, as a side-dish or as part of a buffet - and be prepared to be surprised by its success!

Ricotta pudding with tomato pesto

Ricotta pudding with tomato pesto

Ever thought of making a savoury pudding instead of the more run-of-the-mill sweet ones? With this recipe we present an original, creamy custard, made of two of the most famous Italian cheeses and topped off with a special sun-dried tomato pesto. Very versatile, you can serve it both as an appetiser or as a main course, accompanied by vegetables and crunchy croutons.

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana'

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana'

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana' is probably the easiest and best loved risotto recipes, the father of all other risottos and the basis for most of them, since it can be modified and enriched according to your own taste with meat, mushrooms, vegetables, spices.. to create brand-new recipes. The special ingredient here is Parmigiano Reggiano, the famous hard cheese that gives creaminess, aroma and taste to the risotto.

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana' (version 2)

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana' (2)

Risotto 'alla Parmigiana' is probably the easiest and best loved risotto recipe, the father of all other risottos and the basis for most of them. There are many ways of making it: while the special ingredient here is obviously Parmigiano Reggiano, the famous hard cheese that gives creaminess, aroma and taste to the risotto, some other items can play an important role too. Try out this special version with egg yolks, for instance!

Risotto with borage & almond pesto

Risotto with borage & almond pesto

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a wild green that is quite widely used in Italian kitchens. It can be easily recognised (and collected!) thanks to its beautiful star shaped blue flowers and its ovate, 'hairy' leaves. The following recipe, an outstanding risotto with borage and almonds, will surprise you thanks to its delicate, yet unmistakable, taste.

Risotto with courgettes, flowers, almonds & Parma ham

Risotto with courgettes, courgette flowers, almonds & Parma ham

Risotto with courgettes is a healthy and nourishing dish for summertime. Although prepared with simple ingredients, such as courgettes, courgette flowers, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano, it has and incredibly delicious and refined taste. Easy to cook, this recipe can be modified according to personal tastes and requirements, allowing everyone to enjoy it. Thanks to its mild aroma, it makes the ideal dish for children as well.

Risotto with octopus

Risotto with Octopus

Risotto with octopus is quite a refined dish that brings together land and sea in a combination of well-balanced flavours. This is the ideal recipe for all those who love seafood and who cannot resist a lovingly prepared risotto. In this version we enriched this dish even more by adding roasted red onions and chunks of cured sausage.

Risotto with stracchino cheese & walnuts

Risotto with stracchino cheese & walnuts

If you are looking for a delicate, creamy and incredibly delicious dish, you've just found the right recipe! The crunchy walnuts meet the creaminess of the melted cheese, creating a delightful contrast, while the strong aroma of the latter, softened by the rice grains, guarantees an amazing delight for your taste buds. A dish you'll want to cook over and over again!

Saffron and mushroom Risotto

Saffron and mushroom Risotto

Saffron and mushrooms risotto is a savoury, typical autumn starter. In fact, the best results can be obtained by using freshly harvested Porcino mushrooms, which can release their characteristic aroma, lending the dish its unmistakable flavour. Adding saffron further enhances the taste of this simple, yet elegant recipe. Feel free to serve it on any occasion, be it an informal get-together with friends or a special day.

Saffron Risotto

Saffron Risotto

A traditional Milanese dish
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