If you’re a fan of Italian cooking, you know how good risotto, polenta, and Italian beans are all supposed to taste. But that doesn’t always translate to the home kitchen. Risotto and polenta have traditional cooking methods where constant stirring is required for the proper outcome, and that is a challenge in our busy lives. And with all the different recipes out there, how do you cook Italian beans? There are many theories on the different stages of bean cookery, like to soak or not to soak. In this online cooking class, you’ll discover a tried and true method for making hands-free risotto (that means no tired arms) and learn when risotto is cooked. See how to make creamy Parmesan polenta, and learn some great toppings to showcase the earthy cornmeal. And let us debunk the various myths of cooking dried beans with one simple and reliable method.