About Carolynn Carreño

Carolynn Carreno

Carolynn Carreño is a James Beard award-winning food writer whose work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Saveur, and the Los Angeles Times. She has co-authored more than a dozen cookbooks, including Nancy Silverton’s Mozza at Home. Carreno lives in San Diego, CA, and New York City. @carolina__carreno

Four portions of roasted beet and quinoa salad served in a radicchio leaves on a white marble board.

Roasted Beet and Quinoa Salad

The epitome of what healthful food ought to be, this salad not only looks stunning but, more importantly, is just as stunning to the palate.

Two white bowls filled with porridge; one topped with blueberries and the other with figs and almonds.

Brown Rice and Quinoa Porridge

This may sound rather frighteningly hippie. We understand. Rest assured, it’s actually a lovely oatmeal alternative that works magnificently with your most tried-and-true hot cereal stir-ins and sprinkle-ons.