My Kind of Comfort Food

Bean and Cheese Tacos & Mushroom Farrotto

Hi friends,

I’ve escaped the cold for a few days and am soaking up the sun in Florida while visiting family (hi, Mark!). It’s been a wonderful trip so far—beautiful scenery, delicious meals, and all the warm-weather activities I’ve been missing (tennis! hiking! birdwatching! late-night ice cream!).

If I were back in Boston, though, I’d probably be cozied up on the couch with a heated blanket, a good pot of tea¹, and the next episode of Severance.

For dinner, I’d be enjoying these vegetarian bean and cheese tacos packed with homemade refried beans, pepper jack cheese, and a spicy Chipotle sauce. They’re quick, easy, and satisfying.

And for a weekend cooking project, I’d go for this mushroom farrotto (farro risotto) from the archives. It’s rich, comforting, and packed with earthy mushrooms, tender farro, fresh herbs, and salty Parmesan. Plus, it’s great for meal prep and reheats beautifully.

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Weeknight Dinner: Bean and Cheese Tacos

These crispy tacos will surely be the star of your next taco night. They're like if a cheese burrito and a taco had a baby! It's one of my husband's favorite lunches because it has so much flavor and is incredibly comforting.

Serving Suggestions

Because this meal is pretty hearty and filling, I recommend serving the tacos with a bright and refreshing salad, like this shredded carrot salad or cilantro lime cabbage slaw.

Here are some other pairing ideas:

• Pickled Vegetables: Enjoy with pickled radishes or pickled onions.

• Salsas: These tacos would be delicious, dipped in salsa verde, pico de gallo, or a mango salsa.

• Hot Sauces: Serve with your favorite hot sauce for even more heat.

Grab the full recipe below! ↓

Weekend Project: Mushroom Farrotto

Savor this cozy mushroom farrotto with creamy farro, earthy mushrooms, fresh herbs, and salty cheese.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's nourishing and hearty. This risotto-style dish is so warming. Using whole-grain farro offers a pleasant, hearty, and chewy texture.

• Delicious. The umami-rich flavor of earthy mushrooms, tender farro, fresh thyme, and parmesan cheese is a delightfully comforting combination!

Best of all, unlike traditional risotto, it doesn't require constant stirring! You simply add the broth and simmer the grains until tender.

Grab the full recipe below! ↓

That’s all for this week. Have a great weekend.

-Karishma

1. I’m currently loving MemTea’s Herbal Chai with a splash of milk and maple syrup!