Grain Recipes Archive

Jambalaya Arancini

Jambalaya Arancini

March 29, 2012
If New Orleans and Sicily had a food baby, this is what you'd get. These fried rice balls get a jazzy makeover with jambalaya instead of the traditional risotto. Oozy smoked Gouda in the center play well with the spices and rich flavor of the jambalaya.
Kale Pesto Quinoa + 10 Irish Beers for St. Patrick’s Day

Kale Pesto Quinoa + 10 Irish Beers for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2012
Go green this St. Paddy's day with this healthy yet hearty quinoa salad. Makes a great side or meal in itself. Fresh basil adds a wonderful herbaceous flavor, while kale and broccoli bring a vitamin-packed punch.
Melon and Prosciutto Risotto Recipe

Melon and Prosciutto Risotto Recipe

May 31, 2011
Cubes of ripe cantaloupe, ribbons of paper-thin prosciutto, and a shower of parmigiano are combined into a divine risotto. Sweet, salty, and not too heavy.
Butternut Squash Polenta Two Ways

Butternut Squash Polenta Two Ways

February 10, 2011
Polenta. It’s rich, creamy, warm, and comforting, and the perfect blank canvas to work with. Here I've paired butternut squash polenta with saucy, tangy pulled pork. For leftovers, we have pretty polenta cakes topped with a roasted veggie spread.