Farro Recipes 1. Cookbooks. I was asked to bring a soup for a group of friends getting together for a casual, coastal overnight in beautiful west Marin. There were a number of recipes that were contenders, but a spicy chickpea soup from Yotam Ottolenghis upcoming cookbook, Plenty More, caught my attention. It features a seductive, red harissa broth fragrant with cumin, coriander, and caraway, and enough chickpeas and bulgur to make it work as a main course. From easy Farro recipes to masterful Farro preparation techniques, find Farro ideas by our editors and community in this recipe collection. These farro recipes incorporate the rich, nutty grain in everything from burgers to soups, proving its versatility as either a main dish or a side. Cooking with farro has become quite popular over the past few years. It was one of the first domesticated grains in Mesopotamia before other cereal grains took over. An herb whipped feta is the crowning dollop. Faro Recipes' title='Faro Recipes' />Best Farro Recipes and Farro Cooking Ideas. Its not easy to make whole grains taste light, or look sophisticated. Yet, theyre so satisfying  not to mention, good for us  that its certainly worth giving it a try. GH0222_Farro-with-Cheese-and-Herbs_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.suffix/1402569340229.jpeg' alt='Faro Recipes' title='Faro Recipes' />As far as whole grains go, farro has been stealing the spotlight lately. Mostly grown in Italy, farro actually refers to several kinds of wheat  including emmer, einkorn, and spelt  which have been cultivated in Europe since ancient times. The most commonly grown wheat in Italy, and the one youll most likely end up buying, is emmer. Its a fairly large grain, with a lovely nutty flavor and a pleasing, chewy texture. Sicilian Peppers. Emmer is best cooked in plenty of water until fluffed up but still al dente. In this recipe, this fashionable grain is served with crunchy sweet peas and creamy ricotta ideally, homemade. The fresh herbs and lemony vinaigrette further brighten the flavors, making this dish as light and yummy as any whole grain could possibly taste. Serve this quintessential spring dish as a salad, or as a main course, with these Carrots and Fennel Braised with Orange Zest and Honey. Either way, dig into this wholesome yet delicious bowl of farro.