Grains grains recipes

Bulgur salad with lemon and cranberries

So simple, but so awesome you will lick the bowl clean. Easy as pie to make, good hot or cold. In short, it's…

Bulgur Pilaf

Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful…

Farro with fresh herbs

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than…

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Lemon Cashew Nut Rice

Ghee and curry leaves scented rice with cashew nuts and coconut.

Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a…

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Rice Congee Wth Salted Egg & Minced Chicken

Its an Asian style rice dish for wholesomeness in "sickness or in health, to love and to cherish".

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice famed for its quintessential Thai flavors

Beet and Mushroom barley Risotto

I know Traditional Risotto is made with Rice but Dear God I Love Barley. and I love beets. So I switched in…

Couscous Medley

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

Baked Polenta with Butter and Parmigiano Cheese

Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots

One of the great grains for the body, Quinoa! A single cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein, which is…

Baked Polenta with Parmesan & Chives

Delicious baked side dish