Cooking Class: Classic risotto

There's no getting around it: The secret of this creamy Italian rice dish is lots of slow and steady stirring. So pour yourself a glass of wine and grab your wooden spoon

By Chatelaine

Updated November 2, 2012



Cooking Class: Classic risotto There's no getting around it: The secret of this creamy Italian rice dish is lots of slow and steady stirring. So pour yourself a glass of wine and grab your wooden spoon
Credits: Videographer/Editor: Julian Liurette Producer: Jen O'Brien Host: Victoria Walsh, Chatelaine’s associate food editor
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