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It's time for the next installment of this year's Going with the Grain series. Today we're talking about millet. Even though millet is not a grain but a grass seed it is completely appropriate to include in this grain centric series. You may be familiar with the variety commonly used in commercial bird seed blends...
Eating breakfast everyday is a super important habit to make part of your healthy lifestyle. I have two favorite breakfasts. The first is a bowl of hot oatmeal. Every time I make oatmeal it is a little different. I like to change the type of milk I use, try various sweeteners, mix in a wide...
The stuffing mixture alone makes cheesy sausage stuffed peppers a satisfying weeknight casserole. Baked in vibrant bell peppers they become a party! The FTC would like you to know: Bob's Red Mill has generously provided all the grain featured in the Going with the Grain series. Thank you Bob's Red Mill! Scroll past the recipe...
Filling sorghum and lentils make this a substantial salad even in small servings. Diced carrots provide color and crunch. Fresh mint and a simple dressing lightens and brightens these otherwise heavy ingredients with a summery zest. Last summer I planted a little bit of mint right by our porch. I hoped the smell of mint...
This quinoa salad has a little bit of everything, except the kitchen sink! At first glance these ingredients might seem a bit dissonant, be assured they come together harmoniously. Pack for a picnic, present at a potluck, or nosh at your desk this nutrient packed salad works as a side dish or your meal's main...
No need to pick up a knife to make this recipe. Healthy wheat berries add a great texture to this flavorful slow cooker chili, perfect for busy home cooks. In the quest to get to know all of the grains in Bon Appetit's January 2014 Cooking School Issue, I am ahead of the game! I have...
This post is sponsored by The Washington State Beef Commission. The ideas and opinions presented are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that make it possible to continue providing great content. Turn 1 tender roast of lean beef into 4 easy meals. Get these healthy family dinners on the table in under 30 minutes each...
The light floral and citrus of white balsamic vinaigrette is a fresh alternative to the pungent flavor of traditional balsamic vinegar dressings. I didn't need the scale to tell me I gained weight on vacation. I knew my daily activities were not going to balance the extra treats I enjoyed. While packing my suitcase I...
It is a common tendency of busy women to let eating breakfast become a low priority. If you are getting kids up and ready for school there is a long list of things that must be done in a limited amount of time. Remember, meeting all those needs makes it that much more important for you...
When it comes to love in the form of food, macaroni and cheese is right there with mom's chicken noodle soup and grandma's apple pie. On a list of favorite American comfort foods, mac & cheese would surely take one of the top three spots. Who doesn't like macaroni and cheese? Well, I'll tell you...
Recipe Highlights: light and crisp cookie alternative low in sugar, low carbs, & gluten free 1 Weight Watchers Points Plus for 2 meringues! If we are going to be friends, there are three things you should know (in no particular order): I have decided traditional American cuisine is tragically lacking in recipes featuring cardamom....
Creamy chicken basil pasta is an easy pasta dinner with chunks of chicken, simple vegetables all in a creamy sauce you can make in minutes. A low calorie meal that will please the entire family. Dinner's ready in under 30 minutes. I have previously confessed my work-in-progress time management skills. Sometimes I get busy doing...
Eye catching confetti cornbread is a healthy barbecue side with bursts of sweet corn and spicy jalapeños. Soft and springy cornbread with easy low-fat swaps. Thursday I am going to board a plane destined for Austin Texas and the annual Blogher Food conference. You can imagine how excited I am to be jetting off for four...
Raise your hand if you have memorized watched the movie Grease 2! At the beginning of the movie, all the characters dance around and sing about going "back, back, back to school again." It is a catchy little tune that plays on a loop in the back of my mind every year around this time. ...
If you are searching for a way to make weeknight meals quick and easy I can't think of a better place to begin than a beautifully roasted chicken. If time is an issue, roast the chicken during the weekend when you can carve out a little more time to be near the kitchen. The hands-on...
I love working in the kitchen, carefully leveling flour in a measuring cup, and then defiantly flicking in one more pinch to make it look the way I want. I relish the occasional tap of a pot lid that has been briefly lifted by the fragrant steam it is holding in. Standing at the counter listening...
I am not a follower of sports games but apparently next week one of the biggest sports games of the year is going to be played. While fans around the country tune in to watch men in spandex jump all over each other, even more people will be engaged in America's true favorite pass time...