They referred to it as ‘chisaya mama’ or mother of all grains, with the Inca emperor sowing the first seeds of the season using 'golden implements’. Quinoa is higher in amino acids and protein and can be easily substituted for almost any grain, as it is gluten free. Rich in proteins, iron, calcium, potassium, and copper, quinoa has been scientifically proven to help prevent type 2 diabetes, childhood asthma, heart diseases, gallstones and migraines.This book will provide you with some fundamentals about quinoa, including: a brief overview of the history of quinoa and the Inca civilization; why quinoa is considered a superfood; the various types of quinoa; how to buy and store bulk quinoa; how to grow quinoa; how to make homemade quinoa flour; and how to properly cook quinoa.You will also get 50 delicious and mouthwatering recipes that will highlight the remarkable versatility of quinoa. With these recipes, you will be able to make breakfast, salads, soups, main course meals, and even desserts.So isn’t it time that you discover the amazing health benefits of quinoa?

    Instead of yeast, these breads are made with rising agent such as baking powder or baking soda that begins to release gas bubbles the moment it is moistened. When making quick breads, it is important to blend the wet ingredients separately and combine then just before baking. Swift, gently mixing is essential because if the batter is beaten too vigorously, the gluten in the flour will strengthen the mixture and the texture of the loaf or muffins will be tough. Also added some of our favorite coffee cake recipes, perfect with morning coffee, snacks or desserts.

    Katie Morford has the key to a quick and easy for weekdays, slow and luxurious for relaxed weekends—you can turn your morning into an exercise in good nutrition and great taste. You'll find breakfasts that can be eaten at the table (Egg-in-a-Nest Pesto Pizzas), at the bus stop (Strawberries and Cream Spoon Smoothies), or on the run (Milk and Cereal Bars), all healthy alternatives to cold cereal and prepackaged bars that even picky eaters will love. Rise & Shine is tailor made for busy families who want to do mornings just a little bit better. It's a toolkit of ideas and inspiration to make a nourishing breakfast not only doable, but delicious.

    And why not? "Joy" in hand, tens of millions of people -- from novices to professionals -- have learned to do everything from make a meat loaf to clean a squid to frost a wedding cake. For decades, "Joy of Cooking" has taught America how to cook, serving as the standard against which all other cookbooks are judged. "All About Chicken" upholds that standard. In the conversational and instructional manner of the flagship book, "All About Chicken" is organized by technique. Chapters that cover roasting, broiling, baking, sauteing and stir-frying, braising, frying, and grilling chicken incorporate more than 100 of "Joy's" best-loved recipes -- Casserole Roasted Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic to Broiled Lemon Garlic Chicken to Chicken Breasts Baked on Mushroom Caps. You'll also find recipes for a dozen or more stuffings, sauces, marinades, and gravies, as well as techniques for carving, preparing, buying, and storing chicken. Add to that more than 150 original photographs, specially commissioned for this volume, presented in the most easy-to-use design imaginable.Whether you belong to one of the millions of American households that already own a copy (or two) of "Joy, " or you have never cracked the spine of a cookbook before, "Joy of Cooking: All About Chicken" is for you. It is a spectacular achievement, worthy of its name. "Joy" has never been more beautiful."The Indispensable Kitchen Resource...All-New, All-Purpose, and now All-in-Color"

    Despite her frugalness in the kitchen her family is well fed and they enjoy healthy, delicious meals every time.The secret according to Charmaine is simple “It is a combination of smart planning, shopping and cooking. It isn’t rocket science, but if you follow my guide, I will show you hundreds of tips that will save you thousands of dollars in the kitchen every year and also leave your family healthier as a result. The choice is yours, you can harness all of my tips and save even more money or select which tips are right for you and still enjoy significant savings.”Just a sample of the many techniques covered in the book are:Her system of selecting meat and produce that ensures you get both healthier food and enjoy significant savings as a result.Tips for stocking and storing produce to maximise your savings and ensures that your food maintains as much quality as possible over time. Tips to turn boring leftovers into exciting lunches that your kids will look forward to eating. Included are a number of recipes and ideas to work with.A comprehensive guide for how long you can store each type of food so you can plan out months in advance.Bonus 30+ recipes for delicious, healthy meals that won’t bite your purse (or your wallet).If you are looking for a way to give your family healthier meals, save time and also save thousands of dollars a year in the process, this is the book for you.Pick up your copy today.Also By Charmaine GerberConfessions of a Coupon Fashionista

    Based on her beloved Sweet Magnolias series, this gorgeous cookbook is full of Southern classics and heartwarming stories of friendship and fun. Join Dana Sue Sullivan, a popular character and Southern cook herself, as she shares her favorite down-home recipes as well as secrets, stories and small-town gossip from the world of the Sweet Magnolias!Whether you're making flaky, buttery, too-good-to-be-true biscuits, or spicy seafood gumbo, the 150 recipes found in these pages will bring your family and friends together to celebrate the comforts of home.From legendary margarita nights to indulgent Sunday brunches to heartening holiday meals, every recipe in this book is sure to infuse your life and your kitchen with the warmth of the South and the comfort of good food.

    Learn how to safely dehydrate and store the food you grow, catch and buy. Food drying is made simple using the techniques laid out in this book.Topics covered in this book include the following:- The benefits of food drying.- The nutritional value of dried foods.- How to keep dried foods safe by following the Golden Rules of Food Dehydration.- All of the safe food drying methods are covered, including oven-drying, sun-drying, commercial dryers and freeze-drying.- How to pre-treat food before you dry it for best results.- How to dry fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and herbs and spices.Regardless of whether you're a food drying novice or a seasoned vet, there's something in this book for you. Buy it now and learn everything you need to know to get started drying foods.

    Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. You’re about to unveil the power of smoothies... Not only will "Your Guide to Weight Loss Smoothies" motivate you to take action along your weight loss journey, but it will also provide you with proven weight loss inducing smoothie recipes. This book takes all the guesswork out of how to make lip smacking smoothies every time! As you know, one of the main road blocks to losing weight is not having a plan. Well, with this guide you don't need one! Simply read the book, grab the ingredients, throw them in your blender and drink! Yes, it really is that easy. Don't believe me? Check out what's inside... How smoothies will jumpstart your weight loss Why smoothies will melt the inches off fast Easy (and delicious) ways to get in your daily greens What to add to make your smoothies a complete meal Why smoothies alone, can take your health to a whole new level A variety of recipes to satisfy your taste buds Learn what surprising weight-inducing ingredients you should avoid Much, much more! Grab your copy today! If you're looking for a fast weight loss fix that's easy and proven, then download this guide now and create the body you've always wanted! Tags: weight loss smoothies, green smoothie recipes, smoothies for weight loss, smoothie recipes for weight loss, smoothie recipe book, green smoothies, green smoothie diet, healthy smoothies, smoothie recipes for health, diet smoothies, paleo smoothies, green smoothies diet, green smoothie cleanse, green smoothies for weight loss, weight loss green smoothies, green smoothie detox, healthy green smoothies, healthy breakfast smoothies, healthy fruit smoothies, healthy smoothie recipe book

    Yet many assume that making favorites, like Pomegranate and Walnut Stew or Saffron Syrup Cake, is too difficult to do at home. Shadi HasanzadeNemati grew up in the kitchen of her Persian mother and can still remember being mesmerized by the sweet aromas of saffron and cinnamon. Inspired by her family’s heirloom recipes, Shadi has created a collection of simple, straightforward takes on authentic Persian favorites that are accessible enough for beginners, yet still fun for more seasoned cooks. The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook brings the savory comforts and mystical essence of Persian home cooking to your dining table. The step-by-step instructions in this Persian cookbook make it easier than ever to create classic Persian mainstays in your own home. In this uniquely simple Persian cookbook, you’ll find: 100 recipes specifically designed to make Persian cooking fun and stress-free for beginners A handy how-to guide for preparing basic Persian ingredients—such as de-seeding pomegranates, making saffron-water, drying limes, and storing fresh herbs Practical grocery shopping recommendations for Persian pantry staples like cardamom and sumac, plus useful photos for identifying unique ingredients such as ghee and clotted cream Helpful labels that indicate each recipe’s level of difficulty, plus “worth the wait” labels for dishes that require more time Tried-and-true tips and tricks to make Persian cooking easier and more successful Memory sidebars that accompany especially treasured recipes, describing Shadi’s most cherished recollection connected to that dish With the ease and simplicity of The Enchantingly Easy Persian Cookbook you’ll have more fun (and less stress) as you find the magic in new Persian fare, and rediscover the enchantment of recipes you already love.

    Karen Frazier has been living with Hashimoto’s for more than 20 years. She knows firsthand how hard it is to give up gluten, corn, soy, and dairy—inflammatory foods that also happen to be staples of the standard American diet. She also knows that it is possible to enjoy eating again because she’s doing it, and she can help you, too.With The Hashimoto’s Cookbook and Action Plan, you will find:• Clear explanations of the causes and symptoms of Hashimoto’s• A guide to the most common dietary triggers• A month-long action plan to eliminate problem foods, broken down into a 3-day cleanse and a 3-week meal plan• Shopping lists for the entire month so you buy only what you need for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks• Over 125 recipes in all, including a chapter of reintroduction recipes Prescription medicine is not the only hope or answer for Hashimoto’s. Start cooking with The Hashimoto’s Cookbook and Action Plan and feel for yourself how food really can be thy medicine.

    Every element of the book aims to make it incredibly easy to create great food of the highest quality and creativity, as only Wolfgang Puck can do. In addition to more than 100 recipes, the book features numerous cooking tips as well as advice on how to select the freshest ingredients, how to adapt recipes to the season, using the right cookware, and menu and wine selections.He is creator of some of the world's greatest restaurants such as Spago and Postrio. He is known for the fast-growing Wolfgang Puck Express, a line of cooking accessories, television appearances on the Food Network, and a line of soups and pizzas. He is author of five previous cookbooks. Wolfgang Puck is one of the most visible names and faces in the food business.

    These delicious recipes use simple and inexpensive fresh ingredients, are packed full of flavour and goodness and show that with ‘The Skinny Slow Cooker Recipe Book’ Diet can still mean Delicious!Here are just some of the recipes included : Rustic Chicken Stew (Cacciatore)Zingy Lime ChickenSweet Asian ChickenItalian MeatballsScottish StoviesBudapest’s Best Beef GoulashEnchilada El SalvadorAromatic Kicking Pork RibsSweet & Sour Pineapple PorkCowboy CasseroleMarrakesh LambGreen Thai Fish CurryTuna & Noodle CattiaPomodoro Pasta SauceSt Patrick’s Day SoupBreakfasts, Snacks & Many MoreYou may also enjoy:More Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes (No.1 Amazon Best Seller)75 More Delicious Recipes Under 300, 400 & 500 Calories.The Skinny Slow Cooker Soup Recipe BookSimple, Healthy & Delicious Low Calorie Soup Recipes For Your Slow Cooker. All Under 100, 200 & 300 Calories. The Skinny Slow Cooker Curry Recipe Book (No.1 Amazon Best Seller)Delicious & Simple Low Calorie Curries From Around The World Under 200, 300 & 400 Calories. Perfect For Your Diet Fast Days.The Skinny Slow Cooker Vegetarian Recipe Book40 Delicious Recipes Under 200, 300 And 400 Calories. The Skinny 5:2 Slow Cooker Recipe BookSkinny Slow Cooker Recipe And Menu Ideas Under 100, 200, 300 & 400 Calories For Your 5:2 Diet.

    But not everyone cooks for a large family. This book (unlike those for six to eight people) hits the sweet spot. From Apples Cinnamon Fritters to Louisiana Fried Catfish, every recipe is created just for two.The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Two also makes everything fast and easy. Most recipes take 30 minutes or less and they’re designed with simple prep and minimal clean-up in mind. Nutritional information, serving size descriptions and recipes for vegetarians, vegans and the gluten-free are also included. There’s so much to savor.The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Two includes: Air fry 101—includes tip for getting started and trouble-shooting plus handy charts for guiding timing and temperature 100+ recipes—it’s an air fry fest featuring Chocolate Chip Zucchini, Fried Green Tomatoes, Crab Cakes with Remoulade, Apple Hand Pies and over 96 more scrumptious ideas Ingredient swaps—recipes include tips on getting the best results with ingredients you have on hand, saving time and money Weekend brunch, date night, or dinner with a friend—whatever the occasion, these tasty recipes are made to share together.

    Whether you’re collecting eggs from a backyard coop or buying them from local farms, Jennifer Trainer Thompson has 101 delicious recipes to help you make the most of them. With unique twists on breakfast classics like French toast, eggs Florentine, and huevos rancheros, as well as tips for using your eggs in smoothies, mayonnaise, and carbonara sauce, you’ll be enjoying the healthy and delicious joys of fresh eggs in an amazingly versatile range of dishes.

    Anybody, young or old, will love these thoughtful gifts, and you're guaranteed to bring a smile to their faces, and make their day! With recipes like gingersnaps, shortbread and chocolate chip you can please the traditionalists, and with the vegan-friendly friendly recipes you can please the most health conscious of your friends - there is something in this book for everybody! There is even a chapter on Christmas recipes from around the world, so why not have a Christmas Evening and show of these unusual treats to your family and friends? With the "Best Christmas Cookie Recipes: Easy Holiday Cookies 2014" book, you don't have to be an expert baker, the recipes are quick and easy, and most importantly, they don't cost a fortune to make. So go ahead and give them a try - but watch out it may become a new Christmas tradition and you'll be making them for years to come!