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.
No, never heard of it
yes when i was in peru. I love it!
I have not tried it, because I have never heard of it
No, I’ve actually never heard of it.
I have never tried it. I just don’t know enough about it to try it.
I’ve never tried and I don’t know why! I know it’s so good for you!
I love quinoa ~ I love that it is a great alternative to rice with more nutrition and a faster cooking time. Just wish it wasn’t so expensive. Thanks for the giveaway.
Never tried because I have never heard of it before
I haven’t had a chance to try it. I thought it was pronounced Quin-oh-ah. :))
No, never tried it, but I have heard it is very good for you!
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I’ve never tried it because I’ve never been offered it. I would if someone offered it.
I have never heard of it but i am willing to try !
never tried it or heard of it
nope never
I’m actually eating a sprouted Quinoa asian salad right now… Wooo.. twilight zone
No i haven’t tried it but I am looking forward to it.
No I have not. I just recently got my family to eat rice, so I am trying to introduce things slowly to them:)
I have tried it once–it was good–I just don’t have it in my kitchen, and it hasn’t made it to my shopping list! I really should go write it down!!
no i haven’t tried it as a matter of fact i’d never heard of it till now
Thanks for the heads up! Have not heard of it before but I’m game for healthy alternativves!