Posts Tagged ‘whole grain’

Peanuts & Brown Rice with Asian Dressing

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009



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Synonymous with memories of back home, games, circus,  picnics, cocktail  & rainy day snacks and, of course, peanut butter sandwiches now, peanuts are an all time favorite among us.

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Quinoa with Apricot, Asparagus & Almond

Monday, September 14th, 2009



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Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah), is used  as a whole grain, & has been an ancient food that is cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. It has been a staple food of the native inhabitants. “The ancient Incas called quinoa the “mother grain” and revered it as sacred. Each year at planting time it was traditional for the Inca leader to plant the first quinoa seed using a solid gold shovel!” (Quinoa from Andes, has great information on Quinoa).

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Kisir: Turkish Tabbouleh

Saturday, July 18th, 2009



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Turkish food makes my heart & appetite sing.  The hearty flavors, taste & warmth of the food, besides being healthy gather into a tickling wanting sensation.

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Vegetable & Fruit Whole Grain Bread

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

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Each Slice of this  Whole Grain Bread is stuffed with nutrition. I have added grated vegetables and fruit puree, along with protein filled nuts and whole grains. The recipe has been modified from ”Zucchini and Walnut Bread” recipe  by Den Tucker. I have done it with  more grains and vegetables and reduced the number of eggs and amount of sugar. A healthy breakfast bread is served !

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