Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies (eBook)

Cheryl Forberg's work as the nutritionist for the NBCshow The Biggest Loser is viewed by millions. A James BeardAward-winning chef and New York Times bestselling author,Cheryl is the go-to source for healthy cooking, from soup to nuts-- literally. She delivers expertise in all she does --whether as an inventive chef or a trusted nutrition advisor.

Introduction 1
Part I: From the Ancient Andes to the Modern Kitchen: QuinoaBasics 7
Chapter 1: Keen on Quinoa: An Introduction to Your New FavoriteFood 9
Chapter 2: Funny Name, Serious Super Food: Nutrition Facts aboutQuinoa 19
Chapter 3: Quinoa's Versatile Place at Your Table 37
Chapter 4: Getting the Quinoa Kitchen in Gear 51
Chapter 5: Quinoa Cooking 101 65
Part II: Let's Get It Started! Appetizers, Soups, andSalads 75
Chapter 6: Appetizing Quinoa Appetizers 77
Chapter 7: Seriously Good -- and Good for You --Salads 93
Chapter 8: Souped Up Soups 115
Part III: Mouthwatering Main Courses 131
Chapter 9: Starting Your Day Off Right: Breakfast Dishes 133
Chapter 10: Breathtaking Brunches and Lunches 149
Chapter 11: Seafood Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water 163
Chapter 12: Delectable Poultry-Quinoa Combos 179
Chapter 13: Heartier and Healthier Meaty Masterpieces 197
Chapter 14: Recipes Vegans, Vegetarians, and Everyone Else WillLove 211
Chapter 15: Kid-Friendly Favorites 239
Part IV: Snacks, Desserts, and More 255
Chapter 16: Simple and Sensational Snacks 257
Chapter 17: Desserts and Savory Baked Goods 271
Chapter 18: Drinking Your Quinoa 285
Part V: The Part of TEns 293
Chapter 19: Use Quinoa, Not That: Ten Quick Quinoa Swaps 295
Chapter 20: Ten Reasons Quinoa Is a Nutrition Superstar 301
Chapter 21: Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know about Quinoa305
Appendix A: Shopping Sources for Gluten-Free Quinoa Cooking309
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 319
Index 323