15 Reviews of Mushroom Risotto

From: echo echo

On Aug 13, 2007

Well, just like reviewer Pineapple, I ended up having to make this without the saffron. I'm all out and neither my grocery store nor my specialty foods store had any in stock. However, I liked this very much without the saffron, and as I LOVE saffron, I know it will be at least as good and maybe even better when I can make it again and include it.

From: Tarteausucre

On Apr 23, 2009

I used more mushrooms, to use up 2# I got at Costco, and more chicken stock. 28 oz store bought and some leftovers from Kittencal's Best Chicken Stock/Broth (Crock Pot Option), (about 5 cups stock) Not my first time making risotto so I made sure to heat extra broth, and glad I did. Drizzled with truffle oil. Thank you for posting PaulaG.

From: Michelle Berteig

On Jun 3, 2008

This was my first time making risotto and this recipe was easy and delicious! I used a mix of mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, and baby bells) and no saffron, because I didn't have any. Would definitely make again! Made for ZWT4.

From: Boomette

On Jun 1, 2008

After when all the liquid was absorbed, I tasted the rice and I felt that it needed more cooking and more liquid. So I added another cup of chicken stock. I used the saffron. It's delicious. Thanks Paula. Made for ZWT4

From: Chickee

On Apr 19, 2009

Thanks for a great recipe, fairly standard risotto- I make a version of this at least once a fortnight. I do use at least 1/2 cup dry white wine, and add a little lemon juice and a knob of butter just before serving to bring out the richness and add some zing.

From: JackieOhNo!

On Jun 30, 2008

I hate to be the lone dissenter, but I thought this was good, just not fantastic. I think all the prior 5-star reviews raised my expectations too high. I made this exactly as stated, and yet I found it not as bursting with mushroom flavor as I wanted and not as creamy. I think next time I will add more stock (or some wine). But, yes, I will be making this again. Made for ZWT4.

From: Ms*Bindy

On Jul 10, 2006

I just devoured this. I had this for dinner and nothing else.

From: Pineapple

On Jul 30, 2006

Excellent risotto - we loved it! I followed the directions except for adding the saffron. I'll for sure use this recipe again. Thanks!

From: Geema

On Dec 31, 2005

To me, this is the perfect risotto... flavorful, a bit al dente yet creamy, and fairly easy to make. I followed the instructions to the letter and my risotto was cooked exactly the way I like it. My only change was a wee pinch of cayenne to suit my honey's taste buds. I will use this recipe as the template for all my future risottos.

From: I'mPat

On Apr 9, 2008

I upped this to 6 serves to serve 3 of us for a main and there was just a little left over. The DM, DS and myself thoroughly enjoyed with a tossed mixed salad on the side. Thank you PaulaG for a great easy recipe (my first time at cooking risotto). Made as a recipenapp for Recipe Swap #15 - April 2008.