Whole Grains
8 May 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Crepes if you must, but as in the recipe below from Cooking Beyond Measure (page 38), we just call these easy babies Rolled Ups. Crepes have an aura of being special--and hard to make. Special, yes. But au contraire on the latter.
For those who really think crepes are beyond them, ...
Posted in Breads and Such, Breakfasts, Desserts, Holidays, Lunches, Recipes, Whole Grains | 9 Comments »
16 March 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Who says tabbouleh must always be made with Bulgar wheat and the requisite parsley and mint. Surely not a creative cook who understands grain salads. Ditto for Spring Salad on a Theme of Radishes and Jicama from Cooking Beyond Measure. No need to start with spaghetti squash if there's a ...
Posted in Fresh Herbs, Lunches, Salads, Scratch Cooking, Seasonal, Sides, Spring, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains | Add a Comment »
31 January 2009 by
Jean Johnson
Our street is fortunate to have some old-school, retired neighbors that are always there for you. During our big snow when my car was blocked by a hip-deep drift, I was headed out to catch a bus to the post office when Glenn Bell said, "Heck, I've got chains on. ...
Posted in Fall, Salads, Spring, Sprouts, Summer, Thrift, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains | 2 Comments »
8 November 2008 by
Jean Johnson
Americans! We Can Eat Well & Tighten Our Belts! There was a time when only the rich could afford expensive spices. Ah, yes. We all remember the famed Spice Route to Asia. Just Google it, and you'll find maps, mystery, and intrigue. You'll find references to cardamom, turmeric, ginger, and ...
Posted in Beans, Fruit, Kitchen Tips, Playing with Your Food, Spices, Thrift, Whole Grains | Add a Comment »
15 August 2008 by
Jean Johnson
Longtime family friend Matt Loggins was here over the weekend so we grilled. It was such a snap.
I brined the shrimp for a half hour in salty water, made a salad out of leftover quinoa, garden lettuces, onion, and cashew cilantro pesto (Cooking Beyond Measure, page 75).
Other than that it ...
Posted in Dinner, Family, Friends, & Love, Fish, Kitchen Garden Thoughts, Measurefree Cooking, Sauces, Toppings, & Pestos, Summer, Vegetables, Whole Grains | 2 Comments »
4 July 2008 by
Jean Johnson
My friend Laura generally checks a cookbook out from the library first to see if she wants to purchase it. That makes sense, as does Amazon's habit of putting sample chapters up for viewers.
In the spirit of all that and because Cooking Beyond Measure is just weeks away from hitting ...
Posted in Breakfasts, Dinner, Fall, Family, Friends, & Love, Lunches, Measure Free News, Playing with Your Food, Spring, Sprouts, Summer, Thrift, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Video, Whole Grains, Winter | 5 Comments »
23 May 2008 by
Jean Johnson
I bought some red peppers the other day. It was against my local, seasonal religion and all, but I guess I was feeling rebellious. For sure, the kale, spaghetti squash, and tofu dish I pulled together took on a wow when I added the red peppers. Still, I thought wistfully ...
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15 February 2008 by
Jean Johnson
Beets. So red in their heart of hearts. Even yellow beets seem to speak of love this time of year.
Be(ets) My Valentine Soup
Recipe Note
All it takes to make this ultrafast soup is boiling some beets, slipping their skins off and carving them into wedges, flash cooking ...
Posted in Fall, Holidays, Lunches, Playing with Your Food, Scratch Cooking, Seasonal, Soups, Thrift, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter | 3 Comments »
19 January 2008 by
Jean Johnson
It took 5 minutes to pull these vegetables together. There's carrots to sweeten things. Cabbage just because. Dark leafy greens since we're 'sposed to eat 'em. And a little onion, garlic, and leftover spaghetti squash--the trio I love so dearly.
The secret's high heat. And a cast iron wok that I ...
Posted in Beans, Cheese, Dinner, Fall, Flash Cooking, Sauces, Toppings, & Pestos, Scratch Cooking, Seasonal, Spring, Thrift, Ultrafast, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter | 2 Comments »
27 October 2007 by
Jean Johnson
Gary and Argelis are here again putting the finishing touches on their second CD. They were running late for their recording session so I fixed them a bento box of sorts to go. Fresh figs from my tree, Florence, and these quinoa poppers that were such a hit Argelis called ...
Posted in Breakfasts, Family, Friends, & Love, Getting on a Roll, Measurefree Cooking, Playing with Your Food, Thrift, Ultrafast, Vegetarian, Whole Grains | Add a Comment »
