HG is very fond of Orzo, the small pasta shape that is a delight when cooked with care. Inattention can lead to mush. It is much used in Greek and Italian cooking. Essential in Greek Avgolemono soup and nice in Grandma’s chicken soup. HG often substitutes Orzo for rice noodles in Vietnamese Pho. Garafalo is the best Orzo brand but there are good Italian and Greek versions (a bit hard to find). When BSK is in the mood for simple comfort food, BSK mixdes Orzo with stir fried vegetables. Last night, BSK sauteed seasonal asparagus in olive oil, butter and lemon juice .This went into the Orzo with a bit of heated stock and a dusting of parmesan. Ground black pepper. Yummy comfort reigned. Adding to bliss was BSK’s wine selection: Sicilian Nero D’ Ovala red wine.
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