Orzo With Mint with cookies

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (10 oz) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped shallot 2 medium zucchini , cut into 1/3 inch dice (1[...]

1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 of a 3 oz. package) 1 cup boiling water 1 cup orzo pasta 2 garlic cloves , pressed or minced 1 red onions or 1 yellow[...]

8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta 8 ounces walnut halves (or pieces) 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved (heirlooms[...]