Grain Recipes Archive

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
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
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
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.


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