Risotto - an Italian rice dish made by lightly sautéing short-grain rice, such as Aborio, Baldo, Carnaroli or Vialone Nanao, with onions in butter and then gradually adding stock as the rice cooks. The mixture must be stirred almost constantly; the result has a creamy consistency, although the grains remain distinct and slightly al dente.

(Reprinted with permission from The Food Encyclopedia by Jacque L. Rolland and Carol Sherman. Robert Rose, Inc)

Try this the next time you are making an Italian-style dish. It has more flavor than plain rice, and adds a bit of class to your dinner.