Borrowing Italian Risotto cuisine to cook up red lentils and quinoa. I made this the other day by accident. It was so amazing, I had to make it again and take pictures to share the recipe with you. The secret is in the cooking. I picked up the technique cooking with an Italian friend. Then... Continue Reading →
Red Lentil Veggie Loaf
Savory Finger-Food Potluck suppers often inspire me to create something new. This latest recipe sprang from an invitation to a multicultural musical birthday party. Wanting to use some of the several kilo of red lentils given me by a friend, I went for a walk and pondered possibilities. How to make a dish with red... Continue Reading →
Quinoa Salad with Adzuki Beans
Quinoa. My favourite Q food. Not only does it offer up a food for the letter Q, it also saves me from writing about quiche! Quinoa is a tricky grain to successfully prepare. Over cook it, and it's mushy; undercook and it's crunchy. It definitely needs double the water to grain, yet it can... Continue Reading →