Grains side dishes recipes

Giggling Gourmet's Fall / Winter Stuffing

This is a good stuffing I finally had a chance to create this year. Nice on the earthy farm fresh country…

Couscous W/Flair

Couscous is so versitile and goes with just about anything. I love this recipie because it remindes me that you can add just about anything to this…

Cranberry, Kale and Cornbread Dressing

This dressing is so good and pretty that you will want to make it again and again, even if it isn't…

Quinoa Pizza Casserole

I do not know who came up with this--I got it from and instructor at my health club who got it from a friend. Anyway, it's really good. My husband…

Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes in Quinoa

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

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…

Cajin Grits

Grits that compliment any meat entree any time of the day or can just be eaten alone at any meal or snack instead of junk food. Me and my son love…

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…

baked cheese grits

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…

SAMBAR

This is a very south Indian dish and generally made with Toor Dhal (a yellow pulse) but can also be made with Masoor Dhal (a pink pulse).

Quick polenta

Fresh Garden Rice

Serve this as a side with your favorite dish. With Love, Catherine xo

Baked Polenta with Butter and Parmigiano Cheese

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro…