Healthy Cooking Basics
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Basic French Green Lentils
I LOVE French green lentils (also called Le Puy) culinarily because they stay “al dente” and are just perfect for…
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Basic Quinoa
Quinoa is a staple in my kitchen! I love its sweet taste and texture. It is a delicious gluten-free whole…
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Basic Whole Wheat Couscous
I absolutely love couscous! It is a staple of North African cooking, which of course brings back memories of my…
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Basic Black Lentils
I LOVE black lentils culinarily because they are dark and dense and are just perfect for those recipes that call…
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Basic Farro
Farro (also known as spelt) is an ancient Mediterranean type of wheat that I love to use a lot in…
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Basic TVP
TVP stands for textured Vegetable Protein. It is defatted soy flour. Culinarily, it sounds awful doesn’t it? I think that’s…
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Basic Bulgur Wheat
Bulgur Wheat has a wonderful light nutty taste! It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a…
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Basic Black Rice
I just recently discovered black rice and I absolutely love its chewy yet “al dente” texture and its distinct rich…
