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Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Dried Mushrooms

Risotto can be made with different starchy grains and when it is made with pearl barley, it is a delicious alternative to traditional risotto, made with white Arborio rice. Cook the barley in vegetable or chicken stock. Fresh herbs and vegetables compliment this barley risotto dish so well. Creamy and satisfying. Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: […]

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Penne with Chickpeas, Spinach & Roasted Asparagus

Terrific hot, this penne with chickpeas, spinach & roasted asparagus dish is also delicious served cold in a pita lined with salad greens. Unlike the ordinary supermarket variety, organic chickpeas (sometimes labeled garbanzo beans) are canned with no salt allowing the cook more freedom to season to taste. Rotini, gemelli or other similarly shaped pasta […]

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