Pasta or rice?
Daily decisions aren't always a piece of cake ... Sometimes it's all about grains. Pasta or rice? How about pasta that looks like rice? Risoni is a rice shaped pasta (sometimes called orzo ) that shouldn't just be reserved for soups – risoni is quite versatile, and makes a nice change to 'regular' pasta or risotto. Chard is not so usual around here. I've been lucky with a new organic supermarket in my neighborhood that had beautiful purple chard. Chard Risoni with Quark Serves 2 1 cup (220grs) risoni 2 1/2 cups (625ml) vegetable stock 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup (100grs) Quark 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil a bunch of Chard (from 2 small beet-roots), steamed and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup bacon, chopped (optional) grated Parmesan, to serve rocket, to serve Heat vegetable stock in a deep pan. Add the risoni and cook for 8-10 minutes (or according to packet directions), stirring occasionally. Sauté bacon in a large saucepan with olive oil and garlic, unt...