Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a plant. You can use quinoa where ever you would normally use rice or couscous. Quinoa naturally has a coating of saponin, a bitter taste, which deters insects and birds. Rinsing the quinoa well with warm water is important to remove the saponin. Serve this quinoa recipe as … [Read more...]
Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf
This Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf is a great side dish, as it makes any meal seem extravagant. Pair it with a simple cooked, seasoned chicken breast and your favorite veggies.......a simple wonderful, and tasty meal :) Just as soaking nuts and grains makes them easier to digest and just overall better for you, so is the … [Read more...]
