Had I called this recipe by the name I grew up hearing — kasha varnishkes – would you have even read this far? What does that mean anyway? The traditional Eastern European dish — which combines ...

1. In a bowl, combine the groats and egg. Mix until the grains separate from one another. 2. In a large dry saucepan over medium heat, stir the groats for 2 minutes to set the egg. The grains should ...

Buckwheat needs no introduction. Its flour is commonly stirred into our pancake batter, used to make soba noodles, and often can be found in multigrain breads and crackers. Buckwheat groats, however, ...

The interest in various grains and legumes continues to grow. For instance, farro - which we first mentioned in a 1995 Chronicle "What's New" column - is increasingly popular. It got its start on a ...

Buckwheat is having its day in the sun. It’s a bright moment for this deserving, nutritious food that gets far too little recognition. As an ingredient in crackers, snacks, pancakes, and breads, and ...

Buckwheat groats may sound like an old-school ingredient used only by Russian grandmothers and porridge enthusiasts, but it's actually a useful addition to any gluten-free pantry. The little seeds are ...

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for the buckwheat Put a pot of water onto boil, then pour 1 cup of boiling water over the porcini mushrooms and let steep for 15 minutes or so. Put 2 ...