Barney guides you through a step-by-step guide to making a mushroom risotto - you might even find it relaxing!

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go. The result is creamy, comforting yet healthy

This comforting risotto is perfect for a weekend wind-down for special mid-week meal. Switch mascarpone with cream cheese for a cheaper alternative

A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. It's healthy, filling and simple to make – an ideal midweek supper

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

There's no tedious stirring with this one - just stick it in the oven until creamy and delicious

Make the time to stir carefully during cooking to make this vegetarian Italian rice pot super creamy

Using simple storecupboard and freezer ingredients, this pea and chorizo risotto makes an easy midweek meal. Garnish with crisped chorizo and grated parmesan

Creamy rice and tender salmon make a comforting dinner. Stir through lemon juice and parmesan before serving this easy, delicious meal that's full of omega 3 and high in protein

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

An easy vegetarian one-pot risotto - simply stir in your seasonal veg, simmer and enjoy

Learn to make this creamy, comforting risotto with our easy, step-by-step recipe – great for using up leftover chicken

Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat

Make leeks the star of the show in this risotto. Don't forget too the importance of butter and good-quality hard cheese for making a great risotto

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that's quick to prepare and low in calories, too

This healthier katsu is coated in finely chopped flaked almonds and baked in the oven (rather than fried) until crisp and golden. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, this a great dish to add to your repertoire

Have a beetroot in your veg box this week or growing some in the garden? Showcase beetroots at their best in this silky, colourful risotto with feta

Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan

Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that's both healthy and gluten-free. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

These easy healthy pancakes get their fluffy texture from whipped egg whites. Stack them high with fresh berries and a spoonful of low-fat yogurt

Start the day on a lighter note with this satisfying shakshuka, a wonderful pan full of tomatoes, pepper, spinach and eggs. It packs in four of your 5-a-day

A one-pot risotto you don't need to stand over for half an hour? Got to be a midweek winner

Using a mixture of quinoa and rice gives a light texture and lovely nutty flavour to this dish

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Elevate a standard risotto to something out-of-this-world with a few tweaks. It’s great for using up leftover roast chicken. Finish with drops of truffle oil