Ways

Like risotto, but made with farro. The first cultivated grain. We humans have been growing this stuff for more than 10,000 years. Incredibly high in protein. Great nutty flavor. A light, bright, satisfying meal with a lot of fresh flavors and textures.

Today's the big day. Early Spring, the weather should be fine to make a big party's worth of paella on the grill. But the party goes on even if it's rainy, windy, chilly. The lesson: this is a perfect time for National Spanish Paella Day. Because it's just as great when you make it in the kitchen. Here are three great Ways.

Sweet Tomato-Fennel Risotto. Luscious, elegant and hearty. Deep, richly flavored rice with the bright, sweet flavors of spring and summer. Easy to make it great in 30 minutes. Required kitchen skill: stirring. And not too much of that.

A beef broth with root vegetables like turnips and carrots. A rich beef stock spiked with sherry vinegar and allspice. Very light and very satisfying. Two days worth of Vitamin A and a day's worth of Vitamin C. So what's the turtle story?

Crisp, buttery potatoes. Rich, melting eggplant. A creamy no-cream sauce. And a luscious spiced tomato chickpea blend instead of the traditional ground lamb. A seriously delicious Way to get a high-protein vegetarian dish into your diet.