Tomato EssenceIngredients:

• 3 oz Olive Oil

• 1 Tbsp Crushed Garlic

• 1 each Small Yellow Onion (Chopped, large)

• 1 each #5 Can Tomatoes (Diced in Juice)

• 1/2 oz Fresh Basil

• as needed Modified Food Starch

• To taste, Salt and Pepper Mix

Method:-In a steep sided sauce pan-Sweat onions and garlic in olive oil until tender-Add tomatoes in juice and cook for ten minutes-Add fresh basil and then puree and strain (reserve liquid)-Whisk food starch into liquid to thicken until smooth-Add salt and pepper to taste

Note:The pulp from the tomato can be used as a base for soup or any number of applications.

FarroIngredients:

• 1 # Farro

• 1 qt. Water or Stock

• 1 each Small Yellow Onion (Diced)

• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil

Method:-In a small pot, over medium-high heat, add olive oil and saute onion until translucent.-Add Farro and toast lightly, add water and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 min.-Lay out on a sheet pan to cool.

Yields: 12 half cup portions

Farro RisottoIngredients:

• 6 cups Farro (cooked and cooled)

• 2 tbsp Olive oil

• 2 tsp Garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp Shallots (minced)

• 2 tbsp White wine

• 1 cup Zucchini and/or Yellow Squash (julienne)

• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)

• ¾ cup Portobello Mushrooms (roasted and julienne)

• 2 cups Heavy Cream

• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

• To taste Salt and pepper

Method:- In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, add olive oil and saute garlic and shallots until translucent- Add zucchini/squash and grape tomatoes, saute lightly and deglaze pan with white wine- Add farro and heavy cream and reduce to thicken- Add mushrooms and parmesan cheese and melt into mixture- Salt and pepper to taste

To plate:Ladle tomato essence into base of bowl to create a frame for the farroSpoon farro into center, garnish with basil chiffonade