MELANOS Kitchen

Simple to prepare, quick to cook, versatile and delicious, risotto is the perfect dish for every occasion from an easy-after-work supper to a sophisticated dinner party. From the humble tomato to the aristocratic truffle, almost any ingredient can be used to flavour risotto - even strawberries. There are old favourites such as mushroom, asparagus and seafood risottos alongside more adventurous duck, squid and lamb dishes. As well as recipes, the author includes a guide to the different risotto rices and recipes for stock.