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Northern Italy Cooks up Winter Cuisine

By Marianne Salina

When we ponder the culinary richness of Italy, often images of silky pasta and thick tomato sauce come to mind. We think of fat mason jars filled with noodles of every variety -- the base for cooking authentic, garlic-infused food popularized by Southern Italy. But Italian cuisine goes beyond pasta. When winter hits, many recipes call for rice to create rich, creamy risotto. Learn the recipes of Northern Italian cuisine and cook up your own risotto in culinary school.

Culinary Comfort Food

Like any mouth-watering food, risotto takes time and technique. The good news is that risotto allows you to be wildly creative -- cooking up mushrooms and vegetables, shrimps and scallops, or even lobster. It can be tricky, however, as risotto blends perfect timing, precise rice, and intuition.

Culinary School: Little Pearls of Wisdom

Finding a culinary school that offers courses in authentic Italian cooking will broaden your recipe file and equip you with helpful food knowledge. Take the time-honored craft of risotto, for example:

  • Risotto's creamy texture comes from the pearl-like quality of Arborio rice. The starch within the kernel absorbs the flavors of the broth.
  • Broth is essential--and homemade is best! Discover how its use packs flavor and moisture into your risotto.
  • A minute too long or a few too early will disrupt texture. Learn how to stir without crushing, pour without drenching, and finish without over-cooking!

Of course risotto is just one food that culinary school can help you perfect. When you pursue the whole panorama of Italian cuisine, you will find recipes for every season and the craft of cooking authentic food passed down through generations.

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Arbor Food Gourmet Details

About the Author
Marianne Salina is a freelance writer in Spokane, Washington. She writes about pursuits in education and degree opportunities.