Category Archives: Rice and Grains

Risotto Primavera

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Just a few more days until the calendar tells us it is springtime….”primavera” in Italian.  I, for one, am thoroughly done with winter.  I’m sick of wool coats, boots, gloves and root vegetables.  Yes, I’ve had it up here with root vegetables.  I long for seasonal asparagus, sweet peas, zucchini and dandelions.    We are fortunate to … Continue reading →

Ida’s Polenta

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First of all, please excuse my recent absence. It’s been quite a long time since my last post. What I’ve learned during this time of reflection, is just how important our memories truly are to us. Without memories, we are left with very little. I have been blessed with many memories of family and friends, … Continue reading →

Mashed Potato Pie

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Mashed potatoes are just not my thing. We never had them in my home growing up. If my mom thought a dinner guest might enjoy mashed potatoes, out came the box of “Hungry Man instant mashed potatoes” and she whipped up an absolutely disgusting blob of “fake” mashed potatoes.   It was hard not to gag … Continue reading →

Risotto with Dried Porcini Mushrooms

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Several years back, I posted a recipe for “Farroto.” Where has the time gone?   Back in 2014, I was very smitten with the ancient grain of farro, and substituted it in rice dishes whenever I could. I loved the crunch of it and the nutty flavor. However, recently I’ve had the desire to return to … Continue reading →

Aunt Addie’s Rice Croquettes

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  When I let “food nostalgia” get the better of me, I am usually transported back in time to a scene where someone dear to me, such as an aunt or grandmother or close family friend, is cooking a particular dish that is their specialty. I fondly remember the person, the taste and the smell … Continue reading →

Ann’s Rice Pudding

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This recipe for rice pudding is very special to me, as you can see that by the way I cherish (yes, cherish) the three copies of the recipe that I have in my possession. One is in my mom’s handwriting and is very worn and stained from fifty years of use. One is in Ann’s … Continue reading →

Farrotto with Asparagus and Peas

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Are you wondering what “farrotto” is?  I’m not sure if this is a correct culinary term, but this is what I call risotto made with farro instead of rice.  I certainly don’t want to take credit for this term, as I’m sure I saw it on a menu somewhere.  I’m just not that clever!  But … Continue reading →

Baked Rice and Mozzarella Pie

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As mentioned in my last post, this Baked Rice and Mozzarella Pie recipe was the side dish that always accompanied chicken or veal parmigiana (see last week’s post) in my family growing up.  It might seem like too much cheese or too much sauce to you for one meal, but believe me, it works.  That being … Continue reading →