"This recipe comes from a Forbes-August 11, 1997 article called And don't forget the saffron. Michael Lomonaco, one time executive chef for the World Trade Center restaurant, taught it to the author of the article, Daniel Roth. Chef Lomonaco explains in the article how using saffron, spices up the appearance and is sensual. He also suggests using homemade chicken stock over canned chicken broth and strongly points out that using cooking wine instead of white wine is " a major no-no. And check out my How To Make Risotto for some additional tips...."