Farro is a whole grain that has long been used in Meditarreanean cooking. Its nutty richness blends beautifully with the white wine and small beans in this simple risotto and the addition of organic soy milk gives it a rich creaminess. I think of this risotto as a protein-rich side dish with Grilled Veggies or sautéed mushrooms, spinach, kale, red chard, butternut squash, the ... Read More »
Farro Grapefruit Salad
Farro is one of those grains that is so "forgiving" because you can never overcook it and it always comes out perfectly chewy, but never mushy! its slight nutty taste makes it just right for this salad with a fresh grapefruit vinaigrette. I like to make it with pear or jicama, if you can find it. It's so refreshingly delicious and it's just beautiful! Farro Veggie Salad ... Read More »
Vegan Burger
Allright, I have to admit, I have been trying to create the perfect vegan burger for a long time now without much success. I mean, really, much like the typical ones I had tasted before, they were either too mushy, or too obviously "healthy-tasting" (that's the French foodie in me speaking!!) or just tasted too "complicated," if you know what I mean. This is of course....up ... Read More »
