Quinoa Cuisine makes Superfoods Super-Delicious!
The Chief Blonde Remarks: The book’s back cover states:
“You know Quiona is easy to make and good for you”
Well…NO..I didn’t know. Heck, I didn’t even know how to say “Quinoa”, had to have my 19 year old daughter tell me (KEEN-WAH).
Quinoa is rich in protein (substitute for your daily serving of meat), calcium, iron, potassium and fiber. Plus Quinoa is a good source of Vitamins B and E. Because Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, it makes you feel fuller longer so it perfect for people trying to maintain an ideal weight. People with Celiac disease can eat it because its gluten-free.
The thing I loved about this book, Quinoa Cuisine by Jessica Harlan and Kelley Sparwasser, was that it motivated me to “try” Quinoa. Now that I have, it will be a regular staple in my panty, probably replacing white rice and barley in anything where I can make the switch. It’s obvious that I can replace it my soups/stews because this book has delicious recipes for mushroom soup, hearty fall vegetable stew, and two-bean chili! But you’ll also find recipes that deal with Quinoa seeds, flakes and flour. Who knew? You can also make Desserts (Cranberry-Cherry Tart), Main Dishes (Chicken Potpie with Quinoa biscuit crust), Snacks (Mini-Pizzas), etc. I love how this book is organized into season and each recipe is labeled with icons so you can easily make the recipe in the category that you need: Vegan, Gluten-free, Freezes Well, 30 Minutes or Less. Women over 45, this book motivated me to try something new and now it will in my diet for life!
My favorite recipe in the book so far is Quinoa Muffins. I load them up with blackberries and strawberries, and raspberries. MMMM.
Buy It!
Quinoa Cuisine, $16.95. Trade Paper Back, Available from Ulysses Press, ISBN: 978-1-61243-020-1, 216 pp. Available on Amazon
Blog Note: The Chief Blonde was not compensated for this post. A review sample was provided.
Yes and I LOVE IT!
No..I had never heard of it before.
No I have not. I am not sure why. I just never have yet.
Never tried it but I would like to.
No I have never heard of it
Yes, I have. Like it, wish I knew more ways to make it.
I have and like it but it’s a bit pricey
yes i like it
I tried it and liked it. I’m not sure why I don’t buy it more often.
yes yes yes! I love it better then rice and pasta! so so much bettr and yummy!
No, I’ve never tried it, but after reading this post, I think I just might have to now.
No I have not tried it I don’t know how or what to make with it
No, I don’t think I’ve heard of it before.
I have never tried Quinoa, but I would wanted.
I haven’t tried it. Mainly because I’m afraid I’d mess up cooking it.
Never have – never heard of it until now. 🙂
Dawn
No, because I didn’t know about it!
I love quinoa, and I cook it with nearly everything. I would love to win this cookbook and fill up on more QUIN-spiration.
This is the first I’ve heard of them!
no i had never heard of it before