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.
I have never tried quinoa but would love to try it, especially with this cookbook!
I have never heard of nor have I ever tried Quinoa, but would like to try it.
No, but I have a box in my pantry. I just haven’t figured out what to do with it yet that I think will appeal to everyone in the house.
I have not tried it because this is the first time I have heard of it!
I have not tried it because I was not really sure what it was or how you are suppose to cook it.
nope haven’t tried iit. Until your post I had never heard of it.
I would love to read this. I need more quinoa recipies!
I’ve never tried it, but would like to if I knew what to do with it!
I’ve tried it but would like to find more ways to use it.
I think i did a looong time ago and I really liked it! 🙂
i haven’t tried it yet because i’m not sure how to cook it
I have not, but I certainly have wanted to
I have tried it and it is healthy but I think it needs a lot of help from other ingrediants to make it tasty
I’ve tried it but would like to find more ways to use it.
Yes, I like that it is nutty and also that it is a protein source!
I haven’t tried Quinoa yet because I don’t know how to cook it.
i’ve bought a huge package of it too cook but haven’t tried it yet. i feel a little intimidated . . .
No, I have not hear of it. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 Thanks !!!!
I have never tried quinoa but am eager to try it. I did not know this existed until a year ago when I read about in a magazine.
I LOVE Quinoa, but could definitely use some recipes to use it in 🙂