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March 16, 2017

Pecorino Roasted Cauliflower with Farro and Crispy Pancetta

Cauliflower has been a long time point of difference between me and Ryan, but I finally won him over with this one. Golden roasted garlicky cauliflower, nutty farro, and salty pecorino with a scattering of crisp pancetta bits, fried parsley, and toasted pine nuts. He loved it just as much as I did. When the pecorino is sprinkled over the cauliflower during the last few minutes of roasting, don’t worry too much about keeping all of the cheese on the cauliflower. The inevitable portion that lands on the hot pan will begin to brown and crisp, and it’s one of the best parts as it’s swept in with the rest of the dish.

July 7, 2016

Farro Salad with Fava Beans and English Peas

We’ve been fortunate to receive heaping quarts of fava beans from our CSA this season and it’s been a treat for sure. Because favas have such a short season, I like to make the most of them by preparing them simply, and in a way that makes them shine. A little lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley are all they really need. We also had some English shelling peas from this week’s share to go along with the favas, and to make a more substantial salad, I added farro for heartiness and a bit of feta for a salty punch.

October 15, 2015

Chicken Farro Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Once the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to fall, most people gravitate towards soups and stews for cozying up and I am no different. We’ve already had our first chili and cornbread dinner gathering of the season and the crock pot has been put to good weekday use. Sometimes however, when afternoons turn warm and those vibrant fall leaves glisten in the sunlight, I crave a crisp autumn salad.