Looking to impress a date? Show off your cooking skills by making a creamy risotto. Preparing a delectable Italian meal is a great way to express your amore, especially if you treat your honey to a gourmet risotto. Whether you stick to seafood, mushrooms or rice made with edible gold leaf, any of these risotto recipes will delight your sweetie's palate. Don't forget to pair your dinner a bottle of fine Italian wine. Buon appetito!
1. Carnaroli Rice with Birch Broth
This luxurious Italian rice dish is made with double cream and smoked chestnut powder.
A stunning black seafood risotto featuring shrimp, clams, octopus and Parmesan cheese.
3. Saffron and Gold Leaf Risotto
You'll feel like a royal when you eat this luxurious golden risotto topped with an edible gold leaf.
For a stunning presentation serve this pumpkin and sage risotto in a hollowed-out pumpkin.
5. Black Sesame and Apple Risotto
Fuji apples add sweetness to this creamy risotto recipe from famous Italian chef Carlo Cracco.
Sweetbreads and grana padano make this an elegant risotto recipe for entertaining.
This gourmet risotto from acclaimed French chef Inaki Aizpitarte is unique and stunning.
A surf and turf Italian risotto made with shrimp, beef tendons, licorice and herbs.