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Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese by John Spottiswood

I've been cooking this recipe for so long, and it is so simple, that I have often overlooked posting it. We had it with our grilled chicken this week, and finally I'm putting it online. Marcella Hazan says this method of cooking pasta has eclipsed all others as the favorite amongst Northern Italians. And I must say it's among the…

6 votes
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Farro with fresh herbs

Farro with fresh herbs by John Spottiswood

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than barley, and has a subtle nutty flavor. You'll love it with grilled meat! It's a little hard to find, but try an Italian supermarket or Whole foods. You can also substitute "spelt", but…

2 votes
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SAMBAR

SAMBAR by VIJAYA RODRIGO

This is a very south Indian dish and generally made with Toor Dhal (a yellow pulse) but can also be made with Masoor Dhal (a pink pulse).

1 vote
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Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it with a relatively simple grilled dish. It would go wonderfully with grilled fish, chicken, or steak. Or try it with the pork recipe linked below.

5 votes
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Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad by Micheline

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

2 votes
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Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions

Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions by John Spottiswood

This is a great side dish we served tonight with leftover chicken breast. I've been getting great vegetarian ideas from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. I left the cheese out of this one to up the healthiness, and it tasted great without!

5 votes
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Lemon Cashew Nut Rice

Lemon Cashew Nut Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Ghee and curry leaves scented rice with cashew nuts and coconut.

1 vote
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Couscous Medley

Couscous Medley by Vivien

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

1 vote
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Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots

Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots by Teri A

One of the great grains for the body, Quinoa! A single cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein, which is more that most grains. In addition Quinoa has a high amount of iron that raises the hematocrit. This helps people who eat it fight senility since it delivers more oxygen to the brain. It has a very low glycemic index so it…

1 vote
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Curry Spice BBQ Grilled Corn

Curry Spice BBQ Grilled Corn by Sean

Spicy twist to the traditional grilled corn recipe shown to me by a few Indian friends. This recipe is easy to modify on the fly and fun to experiment with.

1 vote
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Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint by John Spottiswood

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also be great with Israeli cous cous, regular cous cous, pearl barley or even jasmine rice if you are not a fan of quinoa. The mix of flavors is amazing! Try this when fresh corn is cheap and…

2 votes
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White Cheddar Grits with Veggies

White Cheddar Grits with Veggies by Culinary Envy

This Garlic White Cheddar Corn Porridge with Roasted Veggies side dish is perfect for any occasion or makes an amazingly hearty and satisfying vegetarian main dish. Wholesome, flavorful and oh so easy to make!

1 vote
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Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus by Nancy Miyasaki

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro for the first time served by an amazing chef at our cousin's wedding. Then too it was served with Lamb in a rich sauce. There is something about the combination of tender lamb with farro or barley, which are slightly more…

2 votes
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Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes in Quinoa

Mushrooms, Kale, and Sweet Potatoes in Quinoa by Teri A

Kale is considered a "super food", it contains the glucosinolate isothiocyanate (ITC) that fights the formation of H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), a bacterial growth in the stomach lining that can lead to gastric cancer. One cup of kale has only 36 calories and zero grams of fat, which makes it a great diet aid as well. EAT…

1 vote
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Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash by Alice Massoglia

A holiday-worthy side dish that can also serve as a vegetarian entree. Serves 6-8 as a side dish, 4 as a entree.

1 vote
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