Pressed for time one evening, I was recruited by my wife to make some risotto with mushrooms picked up recently at a local farmers' market. Luckily I'd also recently acquired a can of Vialone nano rice. It led to a fabulous meal, the rice toothy and satisfying, far from the mushy arborio variety more commonly used  riso. I read some interesting information here. Check it out. It's a thirsty and absorbent rice that is somehow dainty yet keeps its shape. And it's also just delicious.