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Grains

Squash Blossom Risotto

Posted on July 26, 2012 by m&m

I haven’t made risotto in a while, and I had almost forgotten how wonderful it is. Risotto should be loose and a little runny, not a tight little ball when scooped onto a plate. I finished this one with a handful of grated cheese and a little butter to give it a richness. The term … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains, Italian, M&M Favorites, Pasta, Vegetarian | Tags: , , , onion, , recipe, , risotto, squash blossom, stock, wine | 5 Comments

Quinoa with Snap Peas and Mint

Posted on May 29, 2012 by m&m

I’m a big fan of quinoa because it reminds me of pasta but it’s actually a seed so it’s healthier. You can basically treat it as you would any small pasta and it works, although my favorites are either mushroom-based or citrus-based. When I saw these beautiful snap peas at the farmers market, it seemed … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains, Vegetable, Vegetarian | Tags: balsamic vinegar, , , , , , onion, quinoa, recipe, snap peas, wine, | 5 Comments

Mediterranean Citrus Couscous

Posted on April 27, 2012 by m&m

As you might know by now, I love citrus. The olives in this recipe give it a nice salty, earthy bite and balances out the bright freshness of the citrus. Cooking this couscous in the juice really brings out the citrus flavor without adding fats like cheese and butter. I happened to find kaffir lime … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains, Vegetarian | Tags: citrus, couscous, juice, kaffir lime leaves, mediterranean, olives, orange, recipe, | 12 Comments

Stuffing and Turkey Roulade

Posted on November 27, 2011 by m&m

Well, it’s time for the pre-Thanksgiving round-up. After several lovely meals for the holiday, I can say I’m done with turkey until next year. Not including turkey sandwiches or ground turkey. But the whole bird…I’ve had enough for a while. I thought we were getting a de-boned and butterflied turkey breast from the butcher, but … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains, Poultry | Tags: almonds, apple, beer, , butterflied, deboned, , onion, recipe, roasted, roulade, sage, stuffing, Thanksgiving, tied, | Leave a comment

Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa

Posted on May 28, 2011 by m&m

Well, after making the mini pies, I had some strawberries and rhubarb left over. I usually put some sort of fruit in my quinoa (peaches, pineapple, mango, grapes, etc), so I thought I’d give it a try. Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup white wine 1 stalk rhubarb, chopped … Continue reading »

Categories: Grains | Tags: , quinoa, recipe, rhubarb, , strawberry, white wine | Leave a comment