"Judith Barrett and Norma Wasserman have written a beautiful book on risotto. [It]...is not just a recipe book but a piece of man's history." ?Arrigo Cipriani "Delectable." ?Booklist "For the rice lover...this well-crafted book is a unique source." ?Chicago Tribune Risotto is the hottest development in Italian cooking since pasta, and Risotto is the definitive book on this classic rice dish from Northern Italy. Risotto contains more than 120 authentic risotto recipes, many of which can be made in thirty minutes or less with a minimum of preparation. Here is just a sampling of the many delicious risotto variations you'll find within these covers: Scallops, Shrimp, and Mushrooms Lamb with Egg and Lemon Sauce Turkey, Red Peppers, and Tomatoes Prosciutto, Chicory, and Fontina Monkfish in Tomato Basil Cream Chicken with Olives Mussels in White Wine Sausage, Artichoke, and Peas Fresh Tuna and Curry Veal in White Cream Sauce In addition to these mouth-watering recipes, Risotto also contains informative chapters on risotto ingredients and preparation methods. For the rice and risotto lover, Risotto is an incomparable kitchen companion.

About the Author
Judith Barrett is a free-lance reporter and food writer whose work has appeared in a number of national publications, including the Boston Globe. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Norma Wasserman owns and operates Formaggio Kitchen, a gourmet food shop in Boston, and has also provided all the illustrations for Risotto. She divides her time between Verona, Italy, and Cambridge, Massachusetts.


Book Information
ISBN 9780020303954
Author Norma Wasserman
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company