Any recipe that comes across my desk with coconut milk and cumin grabs my attention. I am extremely partial to Indian and Thai flavors and this recipe is no exception.
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Grains
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is definitely a superfood: A grain-like seed, it's a "complete" protein containing all eight essential amino acids. Another plus: it cooks much more quickly than most grains.
Vegetarian, healthy, nutritious, colorful and simple to make (once you’ve chopped the veggies), you can call this a stew or a very hearty soup.
A stick of cinnamon, crushed cardamom pods and whole peppercorns add terrific flavor to this golden pilaf. Instead of adding them directly to the rice, tie them up in a piece of cheesecloth, so you can easily remove them once they've added their terrific seasonings to the dish.
Oftentimes, I prefer cooking barley like risotto rather than boiling it, because adding broth slowly causes the grains to become creamy and swell.
Next time you need to bring a dish for a luncheon or dinner or are looking for an easy-to-prepare dish to complete any meal, make this delicious toasted couscous salad. Like the basic black dress, it is so versatile it fits in anywhere. I call it my go-to salad and once you make it, I know it will become yours, too.
This salad has it all--healthful ingredients, nutty farro, crunchy pine nuts and a light, refreshing pesto. You can watch me making this by going to Videos on my website.