Category: Rice & Grains

Farro Stuffed Tomatoes

Farro Stuffed Tomatoes

Farro stuffed tomatoes is a delicious recipe to make right now. Got tomatoes? I am sure you have plenty: in your garden, at the farmers market or at the local grocery store. So what are you waiting for? Go and grab some and make this 

Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)

Risi e Bisi – which means rice and peas in the dialect spoken in Veneto – is a regional recipe that is something between a risotto and a soup. I must confess that this recipe is also very close to my heart because I grew 

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON JUNE, 20 2020. What’s better than a refreshing, healthy salad when the weather starts to get warmer? My Pesto Salad with Shrimp and Farro is a healthy, Italian-inspired dish that is balanced and full of 

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS ON MAY 13TH, 2020. Creamy Artichokes Risotto is one of those dishes that reminds me of an Italian Sunday lunch where we celebrate the delicacies the season has to offer. When Rob first visited 

Nourishing Fall Salad with Kale Carrots & Apple

Nourishing Fall Salad with Kale Carrots & Apple

One of the advantages of being in Italy is the fresh availability of seasonal organic vegetables, ideal for preparing a nourishing fall salad. I grew up in a family that embraces the classic Mediterranean diet, a variety of fresh and seasonal food, cereal, and grains. 

Sicilian Arancini (Rice Balls)

Sicilian Arancini (Rice Balls)

Have you ever had arancini? The best part about them is when you break through the crispy shell, which reveals a creamy risotto and a heart filled with gooey cheese. But what are arancini? Arancini are delicious, crispy fried, Sicilian rice balls. They are one