This is a great dish that can be easily made from leftover risotto.  You'll find that risotto turns into a sticky blog the next day, so risotto cakes are a great transformation to an elegantly recycled meal. And, of course, this meal is vegan and gluten-free. Risotto Cakes 4 cups of cooked risotto (cold) olive oil for the pan and extra for drizzle on the cakes 1 teaspoon of Earth Balance spread Work the cold risotto w...

Most people think of risotto as a special occasion dish because the perception is that it takes a long time to make and a ton of stirring. It takes a bit of time and a little stirring but not as much as we tend to do here in American versus Italy, where it is a popular everyday dish.   I use to slave over risotto as well until I watched my friend's mother who was visiting from Italy make a most effortlessly and delicious risotto. The k...