Artichoke risotto with baby parsnips Michael Catling15 August 20250274 views Ugly and knobbly they may be, but artichokes and parsnips add a beautiful sweetness and viscosity to this meat-free risotto. Take your meat-free Monday to the next level with this… Read more
Pork meatballs and cherry tomato orzotto Michael Catling4 June 20250383 views Substitute orzo for rice and embrace the flavours of Italy with this lighter twist on a risotto. When I first cooked orzotto, I mistook the name for the type of… Read more
Leftover turkey and gammon risotto Michael Catling8 November 20250144 views Turn your Christmas day leftovers into tomorrow’s main by repurposing the gravy, gammon stock and the leftover turkey and ham to make this dreamy risotto. I refuse to let any… Read more
Saffron seafood risotto Michael Catling13 June 20250243 views There’s a time and place for a bit of luxury – and this seafood medley risotto is one of those dishes I like to roll out on special occasions. There’s… Read more
Braised lamb shank and chestnut ragu with orzo Michael Catling23 June 20250213 views Save this lamb shank recipe for Easter and beyond: it works for all seasons and celebrations and produces a gorgeously rich and intense ragu that your guests will remember for… Read more
Crayfish risotto with pan-fried sea bass Michael Catling23 June 20250317 views Level up your risotto game with this seafood-heavy flavour bomb. Few dishes embody the spirit of Italian cuisine as perfectly as risotto. It’s as much a lesson in restraint as… Read more
Goan chicken risotto Michael Catling12 June 20250204 views All the flavours of an Indian curry are wrapped up in this bold, tangy and aromatic risotto. A risotto has always been the kind of dish that invites creativity. It’s… Read more
Chicken and gammon arancini Michael Catling2 November 20250118 views Transform yesterday’s risotto into these crunchy and gooey rice balls with a hidden mozzarella and cranberry centre. Golden, crisp and seriously indulgent, arancini balls are one of life’s tastiest inventions… Read more
Butternut squash, hazelnut and sage risotto Michael Catling1 August 20250210 views Butternut squash takes on a whole new dimension when caramelised and blended into a risotto. Butternut squash is such a brilliant and versatile vegetable. It’s nutrient dense, budget-friendly, and the… Read more
Spaghetti bolognese with cheesy pork meatballs Michael Catling6 June 20250269 views Inspired by meatballs in marinara and spaghetti bolognese, this hybrid pasta dish combines a rich, slow-roasted ragu with mozzarella-stuffed pork meatballs and spaghetti. If you’re going to master any recipe,… Read more