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 not tried it but I want to.
NO, I HAVE NOT TRIED IT…BUT I AM WILLING TO TRY JUST NEED THIS BOOK TO TELL ME HOW TO USE IT
never tried it, but don’t know … why
i have not tried this, but would love to!
I haven’t tried it yet but I really want to! I am about to move for school and plan to stock my new kitchen with some!
I have never tried Quinoa but I’d like to because my daughter is a vegetarian and I worry about her not getting enough protein and this would help with that!
NO I have never heard of it.
Yes, I have. It is really good, and easy to cook.
Yes, I have tried Quinoa… My husband was worried about cholestrol or something, so I bought it. I did like it! I had a good recipe! I have forgotten about it til now ~ I’d like to have more!
Yes I have tried it a couple of times, but I need more in my Quinoa recipes.
I have never tried it before.
Have you ever tried Quinoa? Yes… and I have it for dinner with vegetables. It is delightful and healthy.
Never tried it & never heard of it! I love rice so I just may love this too!
I have tried it and I love it! My favorite way to eat it is in a tricked out Tabouleh recipe!
I HAVE tried it, but I’m not a great cook so it came out pretty plain. I make myself eat it for nutritional purposes in place of rice. I would love to learn how to make it tasty!
I have tried it. It’s a nice change. Good taste.
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I think I’ve tried it but hubby turned up his nose at it so having a recipe book would be a big help! 🙂
I have never tried it but I am going to as soon as I can find it at the grocery. 🙂
No – but my oldest daughter says that it’s great. She will be fixing some for me this week!
I have never tried it although I bought a package and it is in the pantry. I think I haven’t used it because I’m not sure what to do with it. This cookbook might be the answer!