As we move into the cold months of January and February, I plan to hibernate with a bowl of my favorite soup. Winter is the perfect time to cook up big batches of nourishing, homemade soup. Soup is so easy to make. You can follow a recipe and make your own broth but for a…
Category: Whole grains
Simply Delicious Zucchini Bread
Summer gardens = multiplying zucchini so keeping up with the supply can be daunting. Zucchini fritters, check. Zucchini lasagna, double check. Grilled zucchini, triple check. So next up, zucchini bread. The challenge for me with zucchini bread is baking it long enough so the center gets done without over baking it. The solution, use a…
Wake-up with High Protein Oatmeal
By adding eggs to this traditional, whole grain cereal, here’s another fast and easy high protein breakfast option. Oatmeal offers a substantial dose of soluble fiber but it can leave you feeling hungry by mid-morning. To give your oatmeal a much needed protein punch, stir in eggs (or egg whites) before you start cooking and…
Egg, Spinach and Creamy Swiss Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Wake-up to a fast and delicious higher protein sandwich. With 16 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, this light in carbs elevated breakfast sandwich will easily sustain you until lunch.
Savory Oatmeal with Hummus, Kale and a Fried Egg
With so many of us trying to cut back on sugar, why not go savory with oatmeal. Oatmeal does not always have to be covered with brown sugar or maple syrup and like other whole grains, it works well on the savory side. Here it’s cooked with a vegetable broth and served with hummus or…
Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
With March around the corner, here’s a healthier version of Irish Soda Bread for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. This quick bread from Cook’s Illustrated is a crusty, hearty bread, with a nutty flavor. No kneading, no waiting for it to rise. Just combine a few simple ingredients, mix and bake. In about 45 minutes…
Curried Chickpea Pita Pockets
Sandwiches can be fast, easy and excellent for “on-the-go” meals but not all sandwiches are created equal. Using whole grain pita bread and filling the pockets with delicious, plant-forward ingredients is a satisfying, “better for you meal” with very little fuss.
Shrimp with Avocado, Lemon and Dill featured in Food and Nutrition, August 2017
I’m excited to have this recipe featured in Food and Nutrition Stone Soup Blog, August 2017.
Triple Corn Whole Grain Cornbread
I’ve tried so many cornbread recipes over the years and they are either very high in added fat and salt or dry and crumbly. This recipe is hands down the best cornbread I’ve ever made (and my family agrees). It’s moist, slightly sweet and has chewy bites of whole corn kernels. Better yet, it’s made…
Mediterranean Quinoa Egg Cups
Here’s a protein-rich, savory breakfast or a fast, “grab and go” snack, lunch or dinner. These quinoa egg cups are fast, easy and delicious in one cute little package.
Popped Sorghum
Popped sorghum is a popular treat in India. These cute little puffs of whole grain are high in fiber and protein and a fun alternative to traditional popcorn. Sorghum is a gluten-free whole grain with a hearty, chewy texture. It can also be cooked, like rice, and used in pilafs, soups and salads. You can…
Herbed-Farro Salad with Walnuts, Feta and Spinach
Farro, also known as emmer wheat, is another ancient grain getting a lot of attention. It’s the most common variety of wheat in Italy and when cooked, has a soft but crunchy texture. If purchased semi-pearled, it cooks in about 30 minutes. For this recipe, I used a parboiled farro from Trader Joe’s, which cut…