Chew On This!

Spring Herb Risotto with Toasted Grains What I love about the gluten-free trend is it has brought more grains and flours to our fingertips.  I’ve got red, black, brown jasmine and brown basmati rice in my pantry along with amaranth, millet, bulgur, farro, freekeh and a rainbow of quinoa. Grain choices don’t stop there  I […]

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Hoppin’ John Risotto – Risotto with Black-Eyed Peas, Ham & Greens I claim no expertise in Southern cooking. My experience is limited to a couple of trips to New Orleans and a meal I enjoyed years ago made by Paul Prudhomme when he brought his kitchen to San Francisco. Nor am I one for “fusion […]

Farro, Barley and Amaranth, Risotto-Style

Ancient Grains Risotto   I’ll never give up traditional risotto, made with Italian Arborio or Carnaroli varieties of refined rice, but sometimes I want something with a little more heft and chew, like this version I cooked up with old-world grains, farro, pearl barley and amaranth.  Barley and amaranth gives the dish a creamy starchiness as […]