Bowl of raw farro grains on a blue wood table surrounded by spilled grains - Bhofack2/Getty Images The ancient grain farro is an excellent go-to staple that's packed with nutrients and cooks up ...

Flour is the most common way we cook with grains. But there are so many types of grains and cooking techniques to explore, especially in savory dishes that will bring fiber, protein and whole-grain ...

Jessica’s farro salad with roasted carrots is a perfect spring dish that you can serve on Easter Sunday, or even on a weeknight. This recipe comes together easily, and it’s so colorful and delicious.

The trouble with comfort food is that so much of it tends to be high in fat and low in nutrients. That’s why I started making ...

This Seared Salmon with Garlic Kale and Citrus Farro is a heart-healthy dinner that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is quickly seared to perfection with a ...

I’ve turned on the heat in my apartment, switched out my bedspread for a comforter and broken in a new pair of sweatpants for lounging. Soup doesn’t need to be relegated to a certain season, but we’re ...

This farro is too hard. This farro is too soft. Unlike Goldilocks, I find it darn near impossible to get this ancient whole grain wheat just right. Do I soak it overnight? How about dry toasting it ...

I am obsessed with farro. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, this ancient grain won me over from the first bite many years ago. But for the uninitiated, farro can be confusing to shop for and ...

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Farro, a versatile and nutritious grain, is a type of ancient wheat with an earthy flavor and many culinary applications, from salads to risottos and soups.