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Cooking With Quinoa: the Supergrain [Hardcover]

Rena Patten
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November 1, 2011
Quinoa-pronounced keen-wah-is a grain, but not just any grain. It is considered to be almost a complete food. It is very high in protein, full of vitamins, gluten- and wheat-free, cholesterol-free and usually organic. And it is simply delicious.An ancient plant native to the Andes mountains, quinoa is known to have been a staple food of the Incas. Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. The quality of this protein has been likened by the World Health Organization as being closest to milk. Quinoa is also a very good source of manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, copper, zinc, vitamins E and B6, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. It has more calcium than cow's milk, is an excellent antioxidant, is rich in dietary fibre and has more iron than any grain. It also has the highest content of unsaturated fats and a lower ratio of carbohydrates than any other grain plus a low Glycemic Index level. The health benefits are truly enormous.

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Patten, Rena. Cooking with Quinoa: The Supergrain. New Holland Australia, dist. by Midpoint Trade. 2011. 192p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781742570556. $19.99. COOKING
High in protein, rich in vitamins and minerals, free from cholesterol, and perfect for anyone on a wheat-free diet, quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah"), the seed from a plant that has been harvested since the Incas ruled South America, is an almost complete food. Patten, an Australian culinary instructor, is determined to show home cooks how they can successfully incorporate this protein powerhouse into their own diets with 90 clearly written and easy-to-follow recipes for everything from soups and salads to main dishes and desserts. The result is a solid cookbook that would be an excellent choice for anyone trying to boost nutritional values in his or her diet.
Verdict Both Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming's Quinoa 365 and Robin Asbell's The New Whole Grains Cookbook also offer recipes featuring quinoa, but Patten's practical, reasonably priced guide to this superfood deserves equal consideration from any cook who wants all the benefits of healthy eating without having to give up flavorful foods in the process.--John Charles, Scottsdale P.L., AZ--LIBRARY JOURNAL

About the Author

Rena has written her book Quinoa to raise awareness & versatility and health benefits of the many uses of Quinoa in everyday meals. this food can be enjoyed by everyone including people with gluten and wheat intolerances. Rena has some 20 years cooking experience as a recipe developer; held cooking classes on Mediteranean cooking; and assisted many chefs.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: New Holland Australia (November 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1742570550
  • ISBN-13: 978-1742570556
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
This cookbook has beautiful pictures and great tasting recipes. April Fear  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
I have loved making many dishes from this book. Marianne Visco  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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This book far surpasses my expectations and hopes. It is a beautiful book with a great selection of quinoa recipes.

Table of Contents are:

What is Quinoa? (5 photos)

Soups (2 photos)
Carrot, Ginger, Garlic and Coriander Soup (full-page photo)
Cream of Lettuce Soup (full-page photo)
Creamy Coconut Seafood Soup (full-page photo)
Greek Egg and Lemon Meatball Soup
Zucchini, Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Soup
Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Basil and Garlic Pesto (full-page photo)
Sweet Potato, Chili, Basil, and Balsamic Vinegar Bean Soup (full-page photo)
Lentil Soup
Pumpkin, Tomato and Pea Soup

Breads and Pasta (2 photos)
Buttermilk Bread Loaf (full-page photo) this is a very clean healthy bread whose only
ingredients are oil, quinoa flakes, quinoa flour, baking soda, brown sugar, salt,
buttermilk, eggs, water and red or black quinoa)
Herb Bread (full-page photo) another bread recipe free of wheat, gluten, gums, yeasts,
and acid-forming ingredients. The only ingredients are quinoa flour, baking soda,
quinoa flakes, salt, paprika, fresh chives, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme,
olive oil, and milk
Olive Flat Bread (full-page photo) ANOTHER clean healthy bread recipe! The only
ingredients are quinoa flour, baking soda, sugar, salt, oregano, olive oil, black
olives, and warm water
Cornbread (full-page photo)
Fresh Pasta Dough
Gnocchi

Salads (2 full-page photos)
Mexican Corn and Red Kidney Bean Salad (full-page photo)
Lentil and Chili Salad with Lime and Fresh Coriander
Roasted Capsicum and Cannellini Bean Salad (2-page photo)
Beetroot Garden Salad (2-page photo and a full-page photo)
Pancetta, Mushroom and Zucchini Salad (full-page photo)
Tabouleh (full-page photo)
Salami, Roasted Peppers, Sundried Tomato and Olive Salad (full-page photo)
Tomato, Basil and Garlic Salad (full-page photo)
Prawn and Avocado Salad (full-page photo)
Fattoush Salad (full-page photo)
Chicken Salad (full-page photo)
Mediterranean Vegetable Salad (full-page photo)
Mediterranean Summer Salad (full-page photo)
Thai Beef Salad (full-page photo)

Vegetarian -(11 of the 19 following recipes have a full-page photo of it plated)
Mushroom and Garlic Risotto
Eggplant with Chickpeas
Tomato and Basil Baked Capsicums
Moroccan Pumpkin Halves
Vegetable Bake
Sweet Potato and Zucchini Pie
Stuffed Tomatoes with Dill & Pine Nuts
Stuffed Capsicums with Herbs and Olives
Middle Eastern Bean Patties with Yoghurt and Mint Sauce
Mango, Sweet Potato and Tomato Curry
Cherry Tomato and Butter Bean Stew
Zucchini and Olive Bake
Spinach and Tomato Risotto
Broccoli and Cauliflower Panagrattato
Spinach and Cheese Souffle (recipe includes merely 3Tablespoons of quinoa flour so while
I wouldn't think of this as a quinoa recipe, it is nice to know that one can use quinoa
flour to prepare a roux.)
Spinach, Mushroom and Chickpea Curry
Ratatouille
Curried Lentil Pilaf
White Cheese Sauce (recipe includes merely 4 tablespoons of quinoa flour so while
I wouldn't think of this as a quinoa recipe, it is nice to know that one can use quinoa
flour to prepare a roux.) includes variation for Curry Sauce, Parsley Sauce, and Plain White Sauce.

Meat (7 of the 10 recipes have full-page photo of the plated entree)
Beef Lasagne
Moroccan Beef Tagine with Cardamom Quinoa
Individual Eggplant Moussaka
Crumbed Lamb Cutlets with Garlic, Lemon and Oregano
Mushroom Meatballs
Lamb with Pomegranate, Mint and Nuts
Lamb with Garlic, Cumin and Peas
Bacon Meat Loaf
Pea and Ham Mint Pie
Chorizo Sausage with Peas and Tomatoes

Poultry (6 of the 10 have full-page photos of the finished plated item)
Roast Chicken with a Spicy Garlic Stuffing
Chicken Rissoles
Roast Chicken with Bacon, Mustard and Herb Stuffing
Chicken Fillets with Pancetta, Olives and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Spicy Chicken, Apricot and Almond Tangine
Christmas Turkey with Pork and Cranberry Stuffing
Herb-crumbed Chicken Tenderloins
Chicken Mexicana
Chicken and Preserved Lemon Tangine with Coconut Quinoa
Quail with Rocket (Arugula), Garlic, and Pine Nut Stuffing

Seafood (4 of the 8 recipes have full-page photos of finished plated recipe)
Tuna with Tomatoes and Olives
Salmon Croquettes
Spanish-style Mussels
Mustard-crusted Salmon with Dill and Lemon
Prawn Risotto
Whole Snapper with a Mushroom and Leek Stuffing
Salt and Pepper Squid
Beer-battered Fish

Sweet Things (6 of these 14 recipes have full-page photos of plated finished recipe)
Apple and Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble
Blueberry Friands
Apple and Orange Breakfast Porridge
Creamy Cinnamon Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Christmas Fruit Cake
Creamy Coconut and Mango Pudding
Basic Pancake Batter
Raspberry Muffins
Pear Clafoutis
Rock Cakes
Pineapple, Banana and Walnut Cake
Plum Tart

Index

Another thing I like about this book is that all the herbs are fresh rather than dried. True, if the recipe called for dried, one could always substitute fresh and triple the amount BUT I like that the creator of the recipes enjoys FRESH! I think FRESH is the healthiest and tastiest and I appreciate recipes that utilize fresh ingredients.

The first recipe I tried was the Apple and Cinnamon Crumble which is a twist on the Apple Brown Betty. Quinoa flakes are mixed with sugar to form crispy clusters that are yummy. The ingredients are granny smith apples, butter, quinoa flakes, brown sugar (I substituted maple syrup), and spices. I started with this one because I had everything on hand and I had many apples that needed to be prepared before going bad. This Apple an dcinnamon Crumble was delicious and reheated well and I will definitely make this again.

The second recipe I tried was the Basic Pancake Batter and while the recipe was easy to follow I had to add flour to thicken and I found that I do not like the flavor of quinoa in my pancakes. I would not make this recipe again.

Today I am preparing the Herb Bread - see above for ingredients. I will update this review ad I prepare the recipes with my experiences and thoughts. I am enjoying this recipe book. I find it easy to read, follow and comprehend. Sometimes I have to google the ingredients because as an American I do not hear some of these British terms often. For example, many ingredients use CASTER SUGAR which is simply finely ground sugar so you can make it yourself by putting granulated sugar in your food processor or coffee grinder and grinding to a fine powder. Also, you may see in one of the recipe names that it calls for rocket which is another name for Arugula so I added that in parantheses. In the book, baking soda is called bicarbonate of soda. Sultanas are golden raisins. Mixed peel which you can google how to make yourself if your store doesn't carry. I did not notice any ingredients more exotic or harder to find than the quinoa flakes and quinoa flour.

I am very happy with this recipe book purchase so far.

UPDATE 4/5/2012 the Herb Bread turned out great! A very respectable quickbread. Mine turned out a bit dry which could have been for a variety of reasons such as I forgot to brush it with olive oil before placing in oven as the recipe instructed. So I just served it with choice of high quality olive oil for dipping or a creamy goat butter so that it seemed to be the dryness I meant it to be. It was delicious and it didn't even taste like quinoa. I imagine that if a mother had a child refusing to eat quinoa but liked the Thanksgiving stuffing that they would love this Herb Quinoa Bread. The recipe made one 8" round loaf and next time I might make two because what I kept hearing is "There's no more herb bread? That is all there is? It is all gone?"

The Herb Bread is the recipe that interested me the most and I needed to go to the grocer to get all the ingredients, but I am so glad I did!

UPDATE 4/7/2012 today we tried the Mushroom and Garlic "Risotto" which is superior in my opinion to true risotto as you do not have to stand over the stove stirring constantly. This recipe is easy to prepare and is delicious and nutritious. It will be a staple in our home and easy enough to do variations on such as substituting half of water with broth, topping with slivered almonds or goat cheese, adding other vegetables....

I was also thinking of trying the Chocolate Cake recipe today but deciding against trying it. It is 4 eggs, 3/4 cup caster sugar, 1/2 cup quinoa flour, 5 oz dark chocolate plus other things. I have learned that I do not care for these recipes whether coconut flour, almond flour, whatever that are mostly eggs with a little bit of flour. There are other recipes where the proportions are more appealing to me such as the Raspberry Muffins with 2c quinoa flour to 2 eggs and the Rock Cakes which are 1 cup quinoa flour and 1 cup quinoa flakes to just 1 egg.

UPDATE 4/13/12 Today we made the Middle Eastern Bean Patties with Yoghurt and Mint Sauce and it was yummy! Definitely a keeper. The quinoa grains added a nice crunch but one could not really taste quinoa over the red kidney beans, garlic, onions, spices, etc. Read more ›
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Book February 29, 2012
By Nikki
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This is a fantastic book! A wide variety of recipes- everything from salads,soups, breads, pasta and even desserts that are made from quinoa ( in the forms of flour, flakes or the different coloured grains). The best thing about this book is that every single recipe uses quinoa as the main ingredient component, unlike other recipes/products available out there that contain only a very small amount of quinoa that is just added to many other ingredients ( wheat flours, rice etc). Highly recommended and a must have book in every kitchen.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars YUM! March 5, 2012
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I love Quinoa & already cook with it a lot so was thrilled to see such an appealing cookbook on the market. I am fussy about my cookbooks & enjoy a large format with lots of pictures to get my taste buds excited! This didn't disappoint! It's visually wonderful & I have enjoyed the recipes & the range of options that it's shared. A great book for anyone wanting to enjoy this wonderful, healthful food (Grain..? Seed??)!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars My diet is now Quinoa
My fiance bought this and I'm pretty sure we've eaten every recipe now. Not a bad one in there. My new daily breakfast staple is quinoa cooked like oatmeal (left a little watery)... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard D Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Going to try this
My sister turned me on to quinoa, so I bought a small bag and am going to try some of these recipes. Wish me luck.
Published 2 months ago by Online Shopper
3.0 out of 5 stars Recipes great, but a bit too fancy, involved
Great photos, descriptions, clear instructions.

I was looking for something simpler. Also most recipes' ingredients are listed as weights, not US customary units, FYI.
Published 2 months ago by Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Too Tasty
This book is absolutely terrible and disappointing. I decided to try quinoa to help me shed a few unwanted kilos. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I'm new to quinoa cooking and this book is very instructional. Has lots and lots of pictures and recipes sound very good.
Published 3 months ago by Sandra L Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great range of ideas
I use cookbooks like references...I'll read a dozen recipes, choose what I want from the recipes that strike a chord, and put them back together again with my own twists and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Amy C. Le Blanc
5.0 out of 5 stars It looks great.
Due to the holidays, I haven't had a chance to try any of the recipes. I have looked through the book and feel much more knowledgeable about a food I haven't known before.
Published 4 months ago by M. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook
We have a meal with quinoa at least twice a week. This cookbook has beautiful pictures and great tasting recipes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by April Fear
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful cookbook, beautiful food
I love this cookbook. It is filled with beautiful pictures of most of the recipes that encourage you to try making them or you can use for inspiration of your own. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars AN ANSWER FOR GLUTEN-FREE EATING
This book is a great addition to my gluten free books. The illustrations are beautiful, and the recipes are scrumptious! Read more
Published 9 months ago by ARIZONA DUTCH LADY
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