Monthly Archives: February 2009

Cornmeal Biscuits 2.0

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. See those sad little hockey pucks? Those are my second attempt at Sass’ cornmeal biscuits using the modified recipe I found on her website. Alas, they weren’t … Continue reading

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Quinoa and Chili-Scented Pork Chops with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. I first heard about quinoa a couple of years ago. At the time, it was really hard to find and I soon gave up looking for it. … Continue reading

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Coconut-Black Rice Pudding

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. The picture I had in my head of this dish was nothing like it turned out to be. I was imagining a creamy, warm, white liquid in … Continue reading

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Popcorn-Almond-Caramel Balls

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. This was one of the first recipes I marked out of this book. Besides the novelty of making my own popcorn (Wait! Popcorn doesn’t grow in microwave … Continue reading

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Parmesan Cream Crackers

Another detour from the grains cookbook. Deal with it. Part of my morning routine involves browsing food blogs and copying recipes that look really good. The fact that I will have to live to be 300 years old to try … Continue reading

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. Look at those muffin liners! They are called tulip muffin papers, and I love them. I need to open my bakery just so I can bake everything … Continue reading

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Brown Rice Salad and Flank Steak with Asian Flavors

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. Over the past year, Bryan and I have become flank steak aficionados. We tend to eat it at least several times a month. It takes well to marinades … Continue reading

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Steel-Cut Oats

Currently cooking from Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. I only have few food dislikes. I hate liver (and am too old to be told it is steak, mom!) and I hate oatmeal. I dislike liver because … Continue reading

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Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

Obviously, this isn’t from the grains cookbook, but if you try these nuts, I don’t think you’ll mind the diversion. In fact, you might just get down on your knees and thank me. What can I say? I simply can’t … Continue reading

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Cornmeal Biscuits

Currently cooking out of Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass. I’ll never make a good southern gal. I can’t make biscuits to save my life, which is a shame, because they are easy, delicious and make a … Continue reading

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