Risotto Perfection: 86 Creamy and Savory Recipes for Italian Rice Dishes is an essential cookbook for any serious cook. It is filled with recipes that explore the depths of Italian culinary artistry, all using risotto as the main ingredient. Through a combination of traditional Italian cooking practices and modern chefs' insight, Risotto Perfection provides an amazing array of flavors and textures that will draw you in and tantalize your taste buds. Risotto has been around since the 16th century, but until recently, it was only a traditional Italian staple. It is made by sautéing onions and rice in butter and a small amount of tomato sauce, and gradually adding in broth to simmer. Once cooked, the rice is creamy and flavorful, and makes a delightful side dish or main course, depending on what ingredients are added. The recipes in Risotto Perfection use classic Italian ingredients, like Parmigiano-Reggiano and white wine, combined with a wide range of vegetables, proteins and spices to create unique risotto dishes. Risotto Perfection is a comprehensive guide for both novice and experienced chefs. Chef Coletti, the book's author, explains the fundamentals of making risotto, from the choice of rice and the proper way to cook it, to the various flavor components that differentiate one risotto recipe from the next. Each recipe is easy to follow and adapted for both the home and professional kitchen, making it an invaluable resource for cooks everywhere. With an array of delicious recipes to explore, Risotto Perfection expands on traditional Italian cooking and shows how risotto can be an exciting platform for experimenting with global flavors. Recipes include classic favorites like Parmigiano Risotto, Pumpkin Risotto with Poached Pears, and Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto. There are also a number of creative dishes, like Risotto Aquacotta, a herbed pumpkin risotto topped with a poached egg and a light tomato sauce, and Risotto Nero, a squid ink risotto served with calamari and roasted tomatoes. Risotto Perfection is a must-have cookbook for anyone looking to experience traditional and modern flavors of Italy, all through the masterful use of risotto. An authentic Italian flavor experience awaiting you, Chef Coletti guides you through the basics of risotto preparation and through his delicious recipes you'll be able to craft exquisite Italian dishes that will impress and delight your guests.