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Black Rice Salad with Kale
The deep purple hue and nutty texture of black rice (Lotus Foods' Forbidden Rice) make it one of...
Pasta with Clam Sauce
There are no canned clams on the shelves of my grocery stores at the moment...I wonder if the word...
Sheet Pan Polenta Tomato Tart
This recipe is a hybrid of my polenta appetizer squares and the polenta tomato tart I adapted from...
Polenta Tomato Tart
When it's fresh tomato season here in Montana, I'm usually satisfied with a plate of sliced...
One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Here's just what you need for these snowy spring days—a warm and creamy mushroom pasta that only...
Farro or Spelt Berry Salad
This salad is very satisfying on its own, but sometimes I use it to justify salami for a...
Farro with Chestnuts and Butternut Squash
Joyce Goldstein cooked with farro long before ancient grains became a thing. Hailing from the...
Oven Roasted Tomatoes for Pasta or Polenta
You don't need to do much to a good tomato. A pinch of flaky salt (Maldon or Jacobsen are my...
Pearl Couscous with Seasonal Vegetables
Looking for dinner ideas that use that assortment of veggies in your CSA box? I found this to be...
Via’s Rice (Spanish Rice)
Spanish Rice, Mexican Rice, Arroz Rojo, Red Rice, no matter what you call it, cooking rice with a...
How to Cook Dried Hominy
Sometimes you can find red hominy instead of the regular white (thanks Rancho Gordo!) but no...
Wild Rice Salad with Kale and Cranberries
Make yourself this sweet and savory rice salad for dinner tonight and you'll get a bonus—delicious...
Pesto
Our growing season is short here in Montana, but a lot seems to happen in mid-summer. I returned...
About Mushrooms
My son and I drove over to check out operations at MT Gourmet Mushrooms last Friday and learned...
Spinach Lasagna
Simple cooking relies on the best tasting, best quality ingredients. For lasagna, that means...
Filipino-Syle “Bang Bang” Noodles + Asian Pantry Essentials
It's the "dressing" that works the magic here. Tahini makes it rich and creamy, chile paste...
Shrimp with Thai Chiles & Ginger
Back in the 1995, I took my first cooking class at Draeger's. I snuck out of work at 5:30,...
Pasta with Sausage, White Beans, and Greens
White beans and greens is a classic Italian combination, something for which you really don't need...
Mushrooms & Polenta
When I first saw the photo of the New York Times "Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew", I could...
Fresh Tomatoes & Pasta (No Cook Tomato Sauce)
It's tomato season here in Bozeman and time for some ideas! If you haven't yet made a no-cook...
Farro
Farro is an ancient variety of wheat, usually sold and prepared with its whole grain intact,...
Pad Thai
Bangkok-style pad thai is easier than you think to stir fry at home. Naturally sweet and salty,...
Italian Sausage and Broccolette with Orecchiette
You can get this spicy and satisfying Italian-inspired dinner on the table in less than half and...
Chicken and Seafood Paella
I got curious about paella after enjoying the party-sized lobster paellas made by Richard Poncini...
Beef Noodle Quick Dish
I got distracted by some scuttlebutt this morning. The usual internet conversation, that isn't...
Soba Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Enjoy these peanut soba noodles on their own, topped with shredded chicken, or tossed with crunchy...
Polenta with Spinach and Poached Eggs
Add polenta and eggs to your roster of comfort foods. Lay on a little wilted spinach and boost...
Shrimp & Cheesy Grits
Good ol' grits, known in other parts of the world as polenta, may seem like slow food, but they're...
Fried Rice
Leftover rice in the fridge? No ideas for dinner? Start keeping basics like green onions,...
Quinoa Quiche
Serve slices of this quinoa quiche for dinner with a big salad and stash the remainder in the...
Farro
Farro is an ancient variety of wheat, usually sold and prepared with its whole grain intact,...
Spicy Quinoa Salad
How convenient to find inspiration in August's Food & Wine, an idea for using garbanzo beans...
Lasagna
Sauce, noodles, cheese...sauce, noodles, cheese...sauce, noodles, cheese. Making lasagna is really...
Quinoa Bean Brunch Slices
These quinoa slices are terrific for a brunch or potluck -- they can be served warm or at room...
Mushroom and Barley Risotto
Risotto. Why mess with success? Because I'm a whole grain nut. I was inspired to give barley a go...
Polenta Appetizers
Appetizers don't always require bread. Cook some polenta, spread on a sheet pan, bake for 30...
Farro Linguine with Roasted Peppers
Can it be possible to cook a healthy dinner without having to run by the grocery first? You bet!...
Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit, Jicama, Avocado and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
My new favorite way to experiment with whole grains and legumes is to pair them with a light...
