American grains recipes

Quinoa, Nectarine, Pistachio Salad

This is a light, quick & easy salad. Gluten free, very tasty & filling. My kids enjoyed the salad just as much…

Snack on Crunchy Buckwheat Groats

Plain buckwheat groats have a soft crunch right out of the bag. But I wanted to try dressing them up a bit, and…

Dangerous Three Seed Brittle

Look at those shards, they could put an eye out. This is not your grandma’s brittle. First off, there are no peanuts. Just seeds. Green pepitas…

baked cheese grits

Couscous Tabouli

Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes in Quinoa

Kale is considered a "super food", it contains the glucosinolate isothiocyanate (ITC) that fights the formation…

Gluten Free Cornbread

Risotto with Fennel & Peas

Two methods are included here for this subtly flavored risotto. For the conventional method, chicken broth is added a little at a time and the rice…

Hot Cross Buns

Spicy, sweet and fruity flavors permeate these traditional Easter buns. They make a nice addition to a brunch or as a snack with coffee or tea.…

Fiddlehead Fern and Cholla Bud Quinoa Salad

1/2 cup freekah or quinoa 1/2 pound baby artichokes- fresh or frozen or cholla buds 1/2 pound fiddlehead…

Farmers Market Pasta Salad

I’m increasing my cache of cottage cheese recipes, and this one from the Knudsen Cottage Cheese web site captured my interest. Perfect for summer…

Cinnamon-Raisin Graham Bread (for bread machine dough cycle or conventional yeast bread method)

This is baked whole grain bread at its best, and amply satisfies my yen…

Sara's Sassy sandwich

This sandwich has a face and is a veggie food no meat !

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Buffalo Quinoa Bites with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

This recipe was adapted by a lady named Tieghan I changed the seasoning in her dipping sauce a bit and…