Italy has given us some of the greatest comfort foods, think pizza, pasta and, of course, risotto. Risotto is a big warm hug in a bowl. Tender yet firm rice is suspended in a thick velvety broth, rich with cheese and butter. Of all the ingredients you can put in a risotto, mushrooms work really well, adding an extra umami hit to the already punchy parmesan flavour. If you’re a bit intimidated by making a risotto this is the recipe you need. Not only is it foolproof, but by following our tips below it will rival any restaurant risotto you’ve ever had. Not only is this hearty-yet-elegant dinner a warming treat, it’s also gluten-free and vegetarian.