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Basic Wild Rice

1/2 pound wild rice 6 cups bouillon Bring the bouillon (or salted water) to a boil, stir in the wild rice and return to boiling. Reduce...

Basic Quinoa

Note: Quinoa is a whole grain that is quick to cook, so you don't need to plan ahead; you can cook it while you...

Basic Millet

1 cup millet 2 cups bouillon Bring the bouillon to a boil, stir in the millet and return to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover and...

Basic Kasha (Buckwheat Groats)

1 cup kasha 2 cups bouillon Bring the bouillon to a boil, stir in the kasha and return to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover the...

Basic Brown Rice

1 cup brown rice 2 1/2 cups bouillon Bring the bouillon to a boil, stir in the brown rice and return to boiling. Reduce the heat,...

Basic Barley

2 cups uncooked barley 6 cups bouillon Bring the bouillon to a boil, stir in the barley and return to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover the...

How to De-Gas Beans

If you're bothered by gas when you eat beans, try this cooking method.

Microwaving Eggplant

This is the easiest way to prepare eggplant and no oil is required, so you don't add unnecessary calories! Select a shiny, firm eggplant. Cut...

About Bouillon and Stock

You'll notice that lots of my recipes list bouillon as an ingredient. That's my shorthand for using a flavored liquid instead of water. When...

SPICE BLENDS AND SPICE PASTES

spice blend recipes from Diana Mirkin