Part of eating a healthy diet is striving to include plenty of nutritious whole grains. Brown rice is rich in vitamins and minerals and a wonderful source of fiber. It is also naturally gluten free making it a good option for those with celiac or wheat intolerance. While it is quite healthy and can be very flavorful, preparing it correctly can be a challenge. Following the … [Read more...] about Foolproof Method for Cooking Brown Rice
Recipes
Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread
Once upon a time I bought a bread machine. That's when I started dabbling in bread making and following the recipes that came with the little booklet inside the box. It worked great and yielded very yummy bread for probably a good six months. Then one day my bread machine broke and my yummy bread was no more. I shelved it and told myself I would look into the warranty … [Read more...] about Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread
Fluffy Homestyle Wheat Pancakes
I found this pancake recipe on Allrecipes many moons ago and have played around with it a lot over the years regarding ingredients and method. I like to use two parts white whole wheat flour to one part unbleached all-purpose. The all-purpose flour helps them remain the perfect amount of fluffy while still adding the health benefits of whole wheat. These are so yummy! We … [Read more...] about Fluffy Homestyle Wheat Pancakes
Spinach Zucchini Panini (Copy-cat ‘Zucchini Grillini’ from Jason’s Deli)
Have you ever tried Jason's Deli? I had never heard of it until I moved to Southwest Louisiana. My friend is a big fan of their salads when she orders from the pick up menu. I appreciate that they offer more plant-based and vegetarian options when I eat out. The past couple times I went there I ordered the "Zucchini Grillini". It's topped with roasted veggies, hummus, and … [Read more...] about Spinach Zucchini Panini (Copy-cat ‘Zucchini Grillini’ from Jason’s Deli)
Warm Hummus & Baked Pita Chips
Okay, I think I officially found my new favorite way to eat hummus. Warm, with crusty, fresh from the oven pita chips. If you've never had warm hummus before, you'll be pleasantly surprised about how good it is. Especially if you're on a dairy-free diet. The consistency and flavor is surprisingly similar to a warm, cheesy bean dip. This insanely delicious dip with a … [Read more...] about Warm Hummus & Baked Pita Chips