23 Risotto Recipes for Silky, Creamy Dinners at Home

The best homemade risotto recipes turn a pantry staple (rice) into a restaurant-worthy meal. Beyond the base, our favorite risotto recipes bring an extra element to the plate: tender seafood that lends its briny flavor to the broth, bright green veggies, earthy mushrooms, or even a toasty—almost smoky—caramel sauce (save that one for dessert). Some are ideal for stirring together while you chat with a friend in the kitchen over a pre-dinner glass of wine; others skip most of that stovetop hang and opt for the oven instead. Read on for all of our favorite risotto recipes—including a choice move for the leftovers.