Farro is a rustic ancient grain from the Tuscany and Umbria regions of Italy. The grain arrived in Rome about 44 BCE and has been cooked the same way since—which is why it’s considered an “ancient ...

Farro, a versatile and nutritious grain, is a type of ancient wheat with an earthy flavor and many culinary applications, from salads to risottos and soups.

The trouble with comfort food is that so much of it tends to be high in fat and low in nutrients. That’s why I started making my date night risotto with farro. Known as farrotto, risotto made with ...