• quinoachili

    Hunker Down With This Healthy Quinoa Chili Recipe

    Bowls of hearty whole grains topped with healthful, delicious fare are a trend that will outlast any fad pastry or rainbow this-or-that. Join food stylist and recipe developer Anna Hampton as she explores the wide world of ancient strains, gluten-free options and other filling, fiber-rich grains that pair beautifully with fresh vegetables, home-fermented foods and…
  • Falafel-Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

    Perfect Picnic Side Dishes For Your Labor Day Barbecue

    It’s time for one of the biggest grilling weekends of the year — a three-day affair with plenty of time to address all the barbecue greats: burgers, chicken, steaks, a whole dang suckling pig, you name it! No matter which meat is meeting its maker, you’ll need an extensive selection of sides to go along…
  • thaiquinoameatballs

    Make These Light, Healthy Thai Quinoa "Meatballs"

    Once you start tacking dietaries onto recipes — paleo, gluten-free, vegan — the options (and flavors) tend to shrink. Avoid this entirely with a copy of Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking, from bloggers Dana and John Shultz. Packed with healthy, delicious spin-offs of your favorite dishes, this is one collection that will point you in the right direction. These “meatballs”…
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    Fresh And Healthy: Make This Greek Quinoa Salad

    Malibu, California, isn’t just beautiful — it’s bountiful. Malibu Farm chef-owner Helene Henderson specializes in transforming California’s fresh, abundant produce into flavorful dishes that have earned her a spot on the SoCal favorite chefs list. Visit the restaurant and take in the breathtaking ocean and mountain views, or re-create Henderson’s recipes at home with her vibrant new cookbook.Reprinted…
  • fluke

    Healthy Fish Dish: Fluke With Chipotle-Lime Quinoa

    James Beard–nominated cookbook author Jennifer Trainer Thompson’s new book title says it all: a fearless guide to grilling, shucking, searing, poaching and roasting seafood. If you have a fish craving that can only be satisfied in your own kitchen, Thompson has a recipe, detailed instructions and plenty of information on why your hankering is awesome. With a…
  • quinoa

    Spanish-Chic: How To Make Quinoa Paella With Shellfish

    Brendan Collins is executive chef of Birch, Larry’s, and the Corner Door in Los Angeles and just published a spectacular volume of so-called “dude food” that’s so much more than burgers, bacon and beer. Prepare for large volumes of meat, simple and delicious vegetable preparations and superb composed entrées, like this paella that subs out rice…
  • quinoa

    Make This Quinoa Stir-Fry With Garlic And Pineapple

    Once you start tacking dietaries onto recipes — paleo, gluten-free, vegan — the options (and flavors) tend to shrink. Avoid this entirely with a copy of Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking, from eponymous bloggers Dana and John Shultz. Packed with healthy, delicious spin-offs of your favorite dishes, this is one collection that will point you in the right direction.…
  • squid_anchor

    How To Cook With Whole Squid, Tentacles And All

    It’s time to embrace the cephalopod; it's a new year filled with new experiences and a Brand-New You. A You who wants to cut back on cholesterol and saturated fat by embracing leaner proteins! A You who wants to expand your kitchen repertoire by testing new ingredients! A You who isn’t afraid of slimy stuff!…
  • casserole

    One-Pot Tuna Quinoa Noodle Casserole

    Chef, food stylist and blogger Maria del Mar Sacasa knows a lot about food these days, and one fact in particular: Quinoa is here to stay. The tiny superfood grain wears a surprising number of tiny hats — which is to say, it goes wherever you say it goes. Stir-fry, burgers, stuffing, even tuna noodle casserole!…
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    Quinoa, Sweet Potato And Walnut Veggie Burgers

    Textural balance and difference is important to every recipe, but especially with veggie burgers. Have you ever had one that’s just plain mushy? If so, it was probably your last until now. This recipe, with sweet potatoes as a lightly sweet binder and base, meaty mushrooms, toothsome walnuts, and al dente quinoa, will change the…
  • pancakes

    Fresh Raspberry Quinoa Pancakes

    Chef, food stylist and blogger Maria del Mar Sacasa knows a lot about food these days, and one fact in particular: Quinoa is here to stay. The tiny superfood grain wears a surprising number of tiny hats — which is to say, it goes wherever you say it goes. Stir-fry, burgers, stuffing, even pancakes! Bust out…
  • spaghetti

    Eggplant, Tomato And Almond Pasta With Quinoa "Meatballs"

    You are the master of your dietary destiny. Pick up a boost from fitness guru and nutritionist Julie Montagu's new book, Superfoods, and enjoy pretty much the whole-est grains there are. Seriously, friends, eat your fiber. A healthier version of classic spaghetti with meatballs, this eggplant, tomato and almond pasta dish is still packed with protein, but it…
  • Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Cookies Recipe

    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Cookies Recipe

    Whole grains can and should be a big part of dessert — why not? They’re substantially healthier, and you don’t have to sacrifice flavor, creaminess or heft. Blogger Erin Dooner’s new book, The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains, is a testament to baking with barley, spelt, buckwheat and other whole grains. Add coconut to quinoa and chocolate…
  • Lamb Chops With Cilantro Chimichurri And Quinoa Salad Recipe

    Lamb Chops With Cilantro Chimichurri And Quinoa Salad Recipe

    When it comes to the very best of kosher food and wine, look no further than renowned winemaker and cookbook author Jeff Morgan. Morgan's new book, The Covenant Kitchen, features recipes he's collected from his travels to Italy, Provence, North Africa, Asia, California and Israel. This is definitely the book in which you'll find your new favorite…
  • Red Quinoa Con Pollo Recipe

    Red Quinoa Con Pollo Recipe

    Radio/television personality Angie Martinez and chef/television personality Angelo Sosa might seem like an unlikely pair to team-up for a cookbook. But paging through their new book, Healthy Latin Eating, it’s clear that this is no forced vanity project. Martinez, who is known as the “Voice of New York” from her time on Hot 97, is passionate about healthy…
  • Crazy Russian Hacker Solves Persistent Buckwheat Groat Problem

    I've been predicting for years that buckwheat groats are going to be the next quinoa. So far, no dice, but that's because people just don't understand! The groats (whole grains) have way more flavor than rice, quinoa or farrow off the bat, they're really nutritious, and the possibilities for picnic salads, savory side dishes, casseroles…
  • Superfood Of Summer: 9 Healthy Quinoa Recipes

    They're those lovable little seeds with awesome little tails you see cropping up in everything from tabouli to fritters. It's quinoa, and we eat this versatile superfood every chance we get. Check out 9 of our favorite summer recipes for quinoa from sweet supercharged breakfast bars to ultra-nutritious savory mushroom quinotto (think lightened-up risotto). [gallery…
  • Taiim Falafel Shack's Quinoa Salad Recipe

    Taiim Falafel Shack's Quinoa Salad Recipe

    New York City may be a renowned global food hub. But just north of the Tri-State Area lies the rich, verdant Hudson Valley — home to wonderful farms, cheese producers and craft distilleries (plus restaurants that use the local products to their full potential). A new cookbook, Hudson Valley Chef's Table, is a compilation of recipes…