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Casseroles Grains Tomatoes

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

S&P TT 1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon. zested and juiced 2 cups packed baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks 1/4 cup parsley or basil, roughly chopped

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Casseroles Grains Mixed Orzo Pasta Salads

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO pinch red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees […]

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Grains

Farro with Pesto and Ricotta

2 cups farro 2 TBS olive oil 4 tsp lemon juice 2 small shallots, thinly sliced ½ cup parsley pesto 1 TBS roughly chopped parsley leaves salt to taste 1 cup ricotta 2 TBS roasted salted sunflower seeds Cook farro with salt Combine all ingredients except last two Top with ricotta and sunflower seeds

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Grains

Barley, Rice and Mushrooms

6 cups water salt 1/2 cup barley 1/2 cup short grain white rice 3 Tbsp butter 1/2 pound mushrooms, wiped clean, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth pepper Bring the water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a large (at least 2-quart) pot. Add the barley and rice and let simmer for 25 minutes, […]

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Barley with Cilantro and Garlic

A puree of scallions, cilantro, garlic and fresh ginger gives this creamy barley dish its exotic flavor. If you’d like to make this dish vegetarian, substitute carrot juice for the chicken broth. Serving suggestion: Serve this mildly spiced barley alongside a curried poultry or meat dish instead of rice. 4 scallions, sliced 1/2 cup cilantro […]

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Grains

Greek Rice Pilaf with Artichokes

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, or 2 tsp dried dill weed 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock, boiling 4 Tbsp butter, melted and lightly browned, for sauce salt and freshly ground black pepper lemon wedges Heat […]

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Casseroles Grains Sausages

Wild Rice with Spicy Sausage

1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups wild rice 4 cups rich chicken stock 1 red yellow bell pepper, diced Saute sausage in olive oil until browned; drained on paper towels. Rinse wild rice and combine with chicken stock in 4-quart pot; bring to boil and […]