Orzo
Baked Orzo with Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, and Feta
Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 45 min
Orzo, Pine Nut, and Feta Salad
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min
Orzo Pilaf with Green Onions and Parmesan Cheese
The rice-shaped pasta orzo is sometimes labeled riso or rosamarina.
Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, and Chicken Soup
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mustard Chicken and Orzo Casserole with Dill and Capers
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr
Escarole and Orzo Soup with Turkey Parmesan Meatballs
If desired, grate a little extra Parmesan cheese for passing; a sprinkling over the soup will echo the flavor in the meatballs.
Greek-Style Vegetable Kebabs with Orzo and Feta
Suitable sides for the vegetables and pasta are grilled pita bread and assorted olives. End with baklava and fresh apricots.
Niçoise Orzo Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Oven-Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce and Garlic
This recipe was inspired by Aunt Gladys's beef, from Laurie Colwin (Gourmet, January 1992), and Nathalie Waag's leg of lamb with tomatoes and garlic (Gourmet, September 1986).
The best chuck roasts for this recipe come from the supermarket—fancy butcher shops' meat is too lean and often becomes dry when cooked.
Greek Orzo and Shrimp Salad
Feta cheese, cucumber, tomato and fresh dell enliven this simple salad.
Orzo with Everything
A suitably named pasta salad that's loaded with flavorful ingredients. Try it with grilled veal chops or Cornish game hens.
Herbed Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Blended Pastina Soup
A blended soup for kids who don’t want to “see” their vegetables—or anyone else looking for a steamy bowl of chicken soup comfort.
Broccoli Cheddar Orzotto
A family-friendly dinner even the littlest ones will love.