Tag: risotto

Delicious Food, Fabulous Dining at Toronto’s Buca

Posted on by Lizz Hill

The idea of home-style Italian food done really, really well seems to be the underlying theme of Toronto’s new Italian hideaway, Buca. The unassuming decor- bare brick walls, wood floors and bare light fixtures- allow diners to focus on the food first and foremost.  And what amazing food it is. Chef Rob Gentile, who trained […]

Wild Rice Risotto with Herb Crusted Lamb Shanks

Posted on by Lizz Hill

A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]