This is my new go-to party dish. The only change I make is that in exchange for the pinto beans (pintos aren't my favorite) I add another can of either black beans or black-eyed peas. Every party I have served this at, it gets rave reviews and people want the recipe. I also love the left overs the next day for a healthy lunch.

Reviewed On: Jan. 16, 2012

I am only giving this 4 stars because of how much I added to the recipe - I can't really comment on how it would be as directed. After reading other reviews, I added chicken sausage, garlic and kale. I also kept out the walnuts and I reduced the orzo to 1 cup. Here is what I did it and it was a big hit ... I caramelized the onions and garlic in a large stainless steal covered pan. I then added a 12 oz package of spinach and garlic chicken sausage from my local grocery store until browned. In went the mushrooms (about 3/4 lb) and I also added a small amount of kale cut in small pieces. I added 1/2 cup cooking sherry and boiled all of that down until kale and mushrooms were tender. I then added 2C broth and 1C orzo. I ended up needing about another 1/2 -3/4 cup broth to finish the orzo - but it might have been due to the heat being too high on the stove. This was our main dish, served with some rustic bread - it was wonderful!

Reviewed On: Dec. 16, 2009

The whole family loved this - including the 4.5 and 1.5 year olds!

Reviewed On: Oct. 15, 2008