Pan Roasted Pomegranate Glazed Quail with Faro and Pearl Onions Drink Pairing: Red Burgundy or Chilean Syrah The pomegranate glaze gives the slight game flavor of the quail breasts a complex, tangy, almost honeyed sweetness without being cloying.  The farro grain side dish is hearty, nutty and savory with strong thyme and dill flavors that accentuate …

Nutty, chewy farro (emmer) grain salad loaded with flavor and texture.  The seabeans can be omitted, but they add further complexity to the salad as well as some saltiness and very welcome green color. Farro Salad with Roasted Beets, Sea Beans, Fennel & Chanterelles Ingredients: 1lb Organic Farro Berries (aka Emmer Berries) 1/2lb Fresh Chanterelle …

Farro (aka Emmer) is an old world heirloom grain found in traditional European and Near Eastern dishes (particularly peasant dishes from Tuscany).  Many preparations call for the whole grain farro berries to be soaked ahead of cooking to help tenderize them, but this recipe just simmers them on the stove, making it a very quick and convenient way to enjoy …

with Pancetta and Root Vegetables   Ingredients: 3 lbs. farro berries ½ lb. pancetta, cut in ¼ inch cubes 2 onions, quartered 2 stalks celery, 1 inch chop 2 carrots, 1 inch chop 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme 4 beets 3 turnips, 3” diameter or less (or, use 2 larger turnips) 12 cups …