Cook risotto dishes on low heat, nice and slow, this ensures rice grains are cooked through and not just the outside
Shavings of parmesan can also be used, use a handy peeler to shave some parmesan
Parmesan cheese is available in vegetarian variety which has an enzyme extracted from a plant source as opposed to the traditional parmesan which has rennet
A tbsp of single cream may be used instead of milk but I generally prefer creaminess from butter in risotto
Never add all water or stock to rice and allow it to cook, it will turn into a mushy porridge like consistency. Add a ladle of water allow it to be absorbed and then add more