When executive chef Tim Ma was creating a scallop dish at his former restaurant -- Maple Avenue in Vienna, Virginia -- he had one goal in mind. “We just wanted coconut and Thai basil to hit each other ...

Learn how to make creamy risotto Alfredo using the classic cheese wheel method inspired by traditional Italian cooking. This ...

Rice has been a part of Italian fare for roughly as long as pasta has, and riso’s spread was estimated to have begun around the 15th century after being imported from Asia. Risotto, the creamy rice ...

This northern Italian staple of rice, garlic, onions and cheese provides a hearty base for a variety of dishes. By including seafood, fresh herbs or garden vegetables, you can make one simple dish ...

If you’ve avoided making risotto in the past because you fear it’s a laborious task, I've got good news for you. It’s true that for the best outcome, risotto should be stirred regularly, but not ...

Lidia Bastianich remembers making risotto with Julia: "We sang, we danced, we ate risotto. One of my most treasured moments with Julia was when she came over our house for dinner. She wanted to learn ...

Risotto is a creamy, savory Italian favorite that shines as either a side or a main dish and is delightfully versatile, but it has a major downside: the time it takes to prepare. While the technique ...