The trouble with comfort food is that so much of it tends to be high in fat and low in nutrients. That’s why I started making my date night risotto with farro. Known as farrotto, risotto made with ...

Doug Heilman gives farro a German twist with bratwurst sausage and thick-cut bacon. In a 2-quart stock pot, add farro, then cover with water. Add half of the peeled red onion, bay leaf, and the ...

Start the winter squash season with mild, buttery acorn filled with farro and sausage. The squash has a hard, thin skin that's next to impossible to peel. Luckily, there's no need to remove it. Just ...

Farro is a rustic ancient grain from the Tuscany and Umbria regions of Italy. The grain arrived in Rome about 44 BCE and has been cooked the same way since—which is why it’s considered an “ancient ...

Note: To keep this recipe vegan, use vegetable stock or water, and omit the Parmesan and cream of mushroom soup. If you can’t find the Trader Joe’s mirepoix mix, chop and use a yellow onion, a carrot ...

Oh, how I remember those days when we were both working, there were kids still at home and how complicated meal planning used to be! Over the weekend, we would consult the calendar to figure out who ...

For a meatless Monday meal, I often turn coarsely chopped greens (such as spinach, collard, chard or kale) into a delectable dish. How? I cook greens in just enough broth to make them tender-crisp, ...