Tag: orzo

Harvest Grain Bowl with Dried Cranberries, Pecans and Goat Cheese

A Harvest Grain Bowl with a savory blend of Israeli-style couscous, orzo, split baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa. Add to the savoriness by cooking them in chicken broth (or stock) and adding dried cranberries, for sweetness, chopped pecans for that extra nutty crunch and round all that out with a bite of tangy goat […]

Creamy Spinach Parmesan Orzo

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “Orzo.” Could it be the 6 Orzo families who were living in New York City (USA) in the 1920’s. Or could it be Caffè d’orzo – a type of hot drink, originating in Italy. Most of us though think of the small, rice-shaped pasta […]

Chicken and Pumpkin Orzotto

Orzo pasta takes the place of Arborio rice (used in making a risotto) in this quick and creamy chicken and pumpkin orzotto. Risotto is a dish that requires a specific type of rice — arborio — as well as plenty of patience and continual stirring to get the texture just right. However, using orzo can […]