Risotto alla milanese

A simple and delicious rice dish from Italy everyone knows – Risotto alla Milanese with Saffron. Much easier to prepare than you might think ;)

We may have the master glazier of Milan’s cathedral to thank for this creamy rice dish that gets its vivid color and flavor from saffron.

Risotto alla Milanese is a creamy dish made with Arborio rice that's simmered in broth and finished with parmesan, butter, and saffron.

A bright yellow and flavorful risotto. Risotto alla Milanese, or Saffron Risotto, is a classic Italian recipe from Northern Italy.

Sunshine-yellow rice, heady with saffron and rich with bone marrow… This simple risotto from Lombardy is one of the greatest Italian dishes of all time. Risotto alla milanese is the perfect recipe to hone your risotto-making skills. Its vibrant colour is always a showstopper and, even without its usual accompaniment of ossobuco (a veal shank stew), it’s one of the most satisfying dishes to master. Before you start, read our full guide to achieving risotto perfection. Raise your cooking to a…

Whether you serve it as a side dish or as an entrée, this traditional Risotto alla Milanese (or Saffron Risotto) does not disappoint. Creamy rice with the subtle fragrance and flavor of saffron --- you would surely be asking for seconds!

Risotto alla Milanese I had been traveling for the holidays. When I came home I wanted to reward my sweet old pooch McIntosh with a bone. He loves these bones from the butcher, and with his old teeth, he does not break the bones into dangerous bits like some of our other dogs would have … Continue reading "Risotto Milanese (saffron and bone marrow)"

Osso Buco with Risotto alla Milanese

Embark on a sublime gastronomic voyage with Risotto alla Milanese, the quintessential Italian classic that marries the humble rice grain with the opulence of saffron. Each forkful is a harmonious symphony of creamy, al dente Arborio rice, richly coated in a golden-hued, saffron-infused broth, delivering an enchanting aroma that seduces the senses. The buttery whispers of Parmigiano-Reggiano intertwine with the earthy undertones of the saffron, creating a texture and flavor so luxurious, it…

Traditional saffron risotto from northern Italy. A creamy rice dish made with saffron, butter, beef broth and a generous amount of grana padano.