Category Archives: Grains

Get-healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

Blueberry Bran Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Makes 12 muffins 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup oat or wheat bran 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup [...]

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Asian Persuasion Summer Salads

Thai Rice Salad with Three Herbs    Makes 8 servings. 1/2  cup seasoned rice        vinegar 2     tablespoons peanut oil 1     tablespoon soy sauce 1     tablespoon packed        brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil,        optional 4     cups cooked short        grain brown rice* 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1     medium cucumber,        seeded and sliced 2    green onions, sliced 1/3 cup each [...]

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Fresh Pea Risotto

Fresh Pea Risotto – The Easy , Minimal-Stir Way 2 cups shelled peas ** 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 cups (14 oz.) Arborio rice 1 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine * 4 cups (32 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup [...]

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Triple Play Walnut Crunch

Triple Play Walnut Crunch 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1-1/2 cups California walnut pieces 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons honey* 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, optional HEAT oven to 350°F. Spread oats and walnuts on a baking sheet that has a low rim, or use a roasting pan. [...]

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Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad

Wild Rice Cranberry-Apple Salad Makes 6-8 servings      Prep time 1 hr 5 minutes (rice included) 1 cup (6 oz) wild rice 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Holland House white wine vinegar 1/4 cup safflower or canola oil 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large green [...]

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Risotto – an easier way

  Lemon-Laced Asparagus Risotto – The Easy Way 1 pound thin asparagus spears 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 cups (14 oz.) Arborio rice 1 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine 4 cups (32 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano [...]

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