Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Variations: • Use any nut instead of pecans – walnuts, almonds, pistachio • Use different herbs instead of cilantro – parsley, mint, basil • Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion • Add a 1/2 cup of frozen (or fresh) peas, or corn,or...
Cumin Quinoa and Garbanzo

Cumin Quinoa and Garbanzo

I like the combination of rice and quinoa, and this dish can be more interesting using wild rice or red quinoa if it is available. But for quicker cooking on a busy night, you can use a single grain (either brown rice or quinoa). You can also make this with another...
Asparagus and Barley “Risotto” with Tomatoes

Asparagus and Barley “Risotto” with Tomatoes

Fresh, tender asparagus says “Hello Spring!” in a most deliciously way. Buying local means buying seasonal. Shopping at the local Farmer’s Market past couple years has become a marvelous way to connect with nature. Ditto on the tomatoes.  The...
CMF Quinoa

CMF Quinoa

Growing up in Bolivia, quinoa was a staple. When I moved to the US to go to college, I missed it so much that every trip home, I always packed a good supply to take back. It was exciting when quinoa started showing up in US stores, and is now everywhere. I love its...
Mushroom Barley Risotto

Mushroom Barley Risotto

[su_expanding_quote alignment=”right” source_author=”Joel Fuhrman, M.D.” source_title=”Super Immunity” affiliate_link=”http://amazon.to/to come” full_quote=”Consuming mushrooms regularly has been associated with...