Grits are well-known and well-loved by Southerners. But what's the difference between grits and polenta? We're here to help you sort out your grains.

The risotto is done when the rice is al dente and suspended in a thick, creamy sauce, about 20 minutes total. Season the risotto with salt and pepper.

In this “risotto,” the wheaty flavor of pearl couscous is a perfect match for the grassy, subtly sweet asparagus and the salty, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese.

Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice. This "risotto" uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and a simplified risotto cooking method.

This luxurious seafood risotto features crab, shrimp, and saffron. Mascarpone cheese mixed in at the end makes the rice extra creamy.

Saffron, the hand-picked and dried stigmas of the crocus sativus flower, provides the risotto with its distinctive warm yellow hue and a wonderful floral undertone flavour to this dish.