Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Don’t immediately diss this because it’s made with tinned tomatoes. It’s a great dish and one of the most popular in my house ...

Rice has been a part of Italian fare for roughly as long as pasta has, and riso’s spread was estimated to have begun around the 15th century after being imported from Asia. Risotto, the creamy rice ...

If you’ve avoided making risotto in the past because you fear it’s a laborious task, I've got good news for you. It’s true that for the best outcome, risotto should be stirred regularly, but not ...

Rich flavors of risotto with red pesto really shine in this Northern Italian classic. It’s all about how simple ...

Tired of stirring—and intimidated by timing it right? Try Ina’s easy trick for this crowd-pleasing creamy side dish. If ...

Risotto has a reputation. It’s the dish that sends “Top Chef” contestants home. It’s the meal that seasoned chefs, decorated with Michelin stars, have fumbled under pressure. It’s also a dish that, ...