AN EVENING IN
A mushroom risotto for two
Make mushroom risotto together, halving the linked four-person recipe, then sit down to dinner at home once you both feel comfortable meeting there.
Why this one.
A proper shared meal with enough cooking to enjoy together. The risotto is the evening’s focus, with no extra activity needed.
The evening
Allow about A$55 for groceries for two. This is a suggested budget; your order and surcharges determine the total. Pack sizes, wine choice and pantry supplies will affect what you spend.
Have ready
- Dried porcini, chestnut mushrooms, onion and garlic
- Risotto rice, vegetable stock cube and boiling water
- Olive oil, white wine and butter
- Parsley, Parmesan or Grana Padano, salt and pepper
- A hob and a shallow saucepan or deep frying pan with a suitable lid or cover
- A kettle, two bowls, a sieve, a measuring jug, kitchen scales and measuring spoons
- A chopping board, knife, grater, stirring spoon and ladle
- Two serving bowls, cutlery and a table
- The linked recipe on an internet-connected device or a printed copy; use half its quantities
- ABOUT 0 MINUTES IN
Get dinner started
Soak the porcini and prepare the ingredients. These timings are flexible; follow the linked recipe for cooking times.
- ABOUT 20 MINUTES IN
Cook together
Follow the recipe with halved quantities, sharing the stirring if you like.
- ABOUT 50 MINUTES IN
Sit down to eat
Rest the risotto under its lid or cover before serving, then take your time over dinner.
If plans change.
If sharing the stove feels cramped, one person can cook while the other sets the table and handles the washing-up.
The little details & sources
Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
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- Mushroom risotto recipe | Good Food ↗ Checked 17 Sept 2026