Our delicious chicken and bacon risotto keeps things simple with just a handful of ingredients, that work perfectly together.

Not the “picture perfect, rose petals and candles on the table” kind of dinners. Sure, we had those too (when I nagged him enough), but my favorite ones were messy, full of laughter, and often ...

This cheap and cheerful chicken risotto is quick and easy because all the stock goes in at once. It's also brilliant for using up leftover chicken and that always-reliable bag of frozen peas.

About Barley Risotto with Marinated Chicken Recipe: Barley cooked Risotto style. This rich and earthy dish is perfect for all the health fanatics! Served with marinated chicken thighs.

There are four categories of risotto rice, that are characterised by their size, shape and length: they range from comune (the shortest), to semifino, fino, and superfino (the longest).

I added mushrooms and chicken for a wholesome meal and doubled the recipe to feed all the guests — all of whom were roped in to take turns stirring the risotto.