Carnaroli saffron risotto croquettes with Parmigiano Reggiano, butter, and a molten mozzarella center, fried until crisp and golden.

Story of the Dish This refined stuffed zucchini brings together three recognizable Lombard ideas: saffron risotto, slow-braised ossobuco, and gremolata. Instead of serving them as separate components, the zucchini becomes the vessel that organizes the dish. The result works only when each element keeps its own identity: the zucchini must stay tender but structured, the risotto must remain creamy rather than pasty, and the ossobuco must be moist and deeply flavored without flo

Risotto alla Milanese | Milanese Saffron Risotto Milanese Saffron Risotto Story of the Dish Region: Lombardia, Italy Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 18 to 20 minutes Difficulty: Medium Risotto alla Milanese is one of the defining dishes of Lombard cuisine. Its unmistakable golden color comes from saffron, while its characteristic richness is built through careful toasting of the rice, gradual incorporation of hot stock, and the final mantecatura with butt