Synopses & Reviews
Thanks to the low-carb movement and the updated USDA food pyramid, we all know we should be eating more whole grains (the “good carbs”). But what exactly are whole grains? And how can we make them not only what we should eat, but what we really want to eat? In
Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way, bestselling cookbook author Lorna Sass demystifies whole grains with a thorough grain-by-grain primer followed by more than 150 irresistible recipes.
In this extensive guide to the wide range of fantastic whole grains available-many of which are gluten-free-Sass introduces home cooks to dozens of grains, including amaranth, barley, buckwheat, hominy, popcorn, polenta, Jobs tears, millet, oats, quinoa, brown rice, red rice, black rice, rye, triticale, sorghum, teff, farro, grano, green wheat, kamut, spelt, wheat berries, and wild rice. She shares tips for buying and storing these grains as well as the best and simplest way to cook them.
And then there are the boldly flavored, contemporary recipes that will truly change the way you cook, covering soups, salads, main courses, and side dishes all the way to quick breads, cookies, and desserts, with a groundbreaking section on whole-grain baking outlining tempting, healthy options. Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way will delight carnivores and vegetarians alike with recipes such as Farro Salad with Prosciutto and Asparagus, Masa Harina-Beef Casserole, Posole with Pork and Chipotle, Millet with Gingered Beets and Orange, and Coconut-Black Rice Pudding.
This is the book America has been asking for: the definitive guide that will make it easy and delicious for us to incorporate healthful whole grains into our diets with innovative recipes for every meal of the day.
Synopsis
A complete guide to cooking with whole grains for every meal touts the health benefits of a whole-grain diet, along with an array of tempting recipes for appetizers, soups, entrees, side dishes, breakfast foods, desserts, and quick breads and cookies, explaining how to buy, store, and cook with dozens of different whole grains. 25,000 first printing.
Synopsis
Whole Grains for a New Generation: Light Dishes, Hearty Meals, Sweet Treats, and Sundry Snacks for the Everyday Cook takes a fresh and creative perspective on the latest major cooking trend: whole grains. Liana Krissoff presents delicious recipes for modern everyday cooks and kitchens. With supermarket-friendly ingredients, simple directions, and a warm, accessible voice, Liana Krissoff shows us how easy, delicious, and exciting whole grain cooking can be, from breakfast to dessert, and all the meals and snacks in between.
Praise for Whole Grains For a New Generation:
andldquo;These days, plenty of folks have chosen to eat lighter and make whole grains and legumes a large part of their diets. Liana Krissoff . . . make[s] a convincing case for the change, showing how adding hearty and delicious grains will enhance any diet. But itandrsquo;s not a strict vegetarian guide; many of the recipes do have meatandmdash;long-braised pork with grits and cilantro-chile-lime sauce, for instance. Donandrsquo;t skip the introduction, a primer on the buying, storing, substituting and cooking of numerous grains.andrdquo; andmdash;Detroit Metro Times
andldquo;Whole Grains belongs in everyoneandrsquo;s kitchen.andrdquo; andmdash;Buffalo Spree magazine
About the Author
Liana Krissoff is the author of Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry; Secrets of Slow Cooking: Creating Extraordinary Food with Your Slow Cooker; and Hot Drinks for Cold Nights: Great Hot Chocolates, Tasty Teas, and Cozy Coffee Drinks. She has been a freelance recipe tester, editor, and writer for more than a decade. She lives in Athens, Georgia, with her husband, daughter, and an extremely large dog.