A risotto with a twist – sweet peas, tangy goat’s cheese and juicy prawns for a dish that feels special without the fuss. (Rice Association) When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a ...

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival a well-made risotto. Creamy, indulgent and endlessly adaptable, it’s a recipe that rewards patience – but with a few clever tweaks, even weeknight ...

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A At the restaurant we use pearl barley in a few dishes. It takes on a great flavour. We put it on a flat tray in the oven and roast it dry to colour it slightly. This gives it a nicer deeper flavour ...

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. This “risotto” uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and a simplified risotto cooking method to ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for pearl couscous “risotto” with asparagus. (Milk Street via AP) Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or ...