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.
Have never heard of it until now!
No I had never heard of it.
I’ve never tried it, but I’ve read some recipes recently that look delicious 🙂
I have not tried it because I had not heard of it before. I am trying to eat better to lose weight and get into shape so I would love to try it.
It`s in my kitchen , but I`m not sure how to serve it LOL!. All I know is that it`s good for you.
Yes, I love it! I don’t use it as often as I should… but I’m going to start subbing it out for pasta to be healthier.
No, guess I never really knew much about it or how to cook it
I had never heard of it before, so no, I haven’t tried it before!
welove quinoa! it is gluten free and high in amino acids – perfect when cooked with chicken broth 🙂
Yes, I like it!! 🙂
I have never heard of this cookbook
I have not yet tried it. I have no idea why, so I guess I better get on it!
No, but it sounds interesting! Definitely on my list of things to try!
no never even heard of it
I’ve tried it. I thought it was pretty good, but it’s a little pricey around here.
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I have not tried it because I have never heard of it & wouldn’t know how to cook it. lol
I have never tried quinoa because I wasn’t sure what it was.
I’ve never heard of it, guess that’s why I’ve never tried it.
I have never heard of it before so no I haven’t tried it!!!
Nope…haven’t tried it. Why? I keep forgetting about it. I hear it’s really good and good for you!