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(More customer reviews)This is the quinoa book I've been looking for!
I've been wanting to cook with quinoa after seeing a couple of good-sounding recipes demonstrated on TV shows. In addition, some members of my family have food allergies, and others are sensitive to certain foods, so I'm always looking for ingredients that are both healthy and generally non-allergenic.
Quinoa seemed to meet my requirements, but... well, even my favorite "healthy" cookbooks didn't offer many recipes. The recipes that I could find included ingredients that were a little too healthy to be popular in my home (meaning: did not resemble junk food in any way).
So, when I found this cookbook, I was very pleased. There's something for everyone -- including picky eaters -- in these recipes.
The recipes are simple and most ingredients are very normal. They don't require a trip to several gourmet, health food or ethnic grocers. (I don't have time for that.)
This cookbook's recipe measurements are in teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, etc., as well as in grams and litres. So, I can recommend this cookbook to friends in America and in Europe. I like that.
I especially like the section that explains a variety of ways to cook quinoa. It's not one of those grains or seeds that require overnight preparations or complicated/gourmet cooking methods. That's another big plus, with my busy schedule.
In general, this cookbook takes the mystery and anxiety out of quinoa. In today's economy, I'm careful to buy only groceries that I'll actually cook and my family will enjoy. This cookbook showed me that quinoa is a basic staple for most kitchens, and can be used in many ways and a wide range of cooking and baking styles.
Like another reviewer, I wish this book had more photos. I respond very visually to the world around me, so I want to see a dish that makes me say, "Ooh, that looks yummy!" The pictures in the book are very appealing... I just wanted more of them.
On the other hand, the recipes are so straightforward, my mouth was watering even without lots of photos. So, the illustrations aren't a big issue; I'm only mentioning this because I wouldn't want someone to dismiss this book because it's mostly text. (But, within a few minutes of skimming the many delicious-sounding recipes, I think you'll be pleased with this book, too.)
The health information about quinoa is especially motivating. My initial interest in quinoa has been... well, from seeing Emeril cook with it on "Planet Green" TV shows. However, after reading quinoa's history, health-related information, and the many ways to use quinoa, I'm amazed this isn't considered a basic ingredient in all kitchens.
(I predict that it will be, when more people learn how to cook with quinoa. It's healthy, affordable, delicious, and easy to cook with.)
This book provides far more interesting information and ready-to-use recipes than most "health food" cookbooks, and it's very well written.
If you've had any interest in cooking with quinoa, this cookbook is probably all you'll need to become a quinoa enthusiast.
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The Quinoa Cookbook: Over 70 Great Quinoa RecipesDiscover the secrets of cooking mouth watering Quinoa recipes that taste great and can help improve your health.Do you want to cook Quinoa but have no idea what to do with it?Have you heard that Quinoa is one of the super foods with high protein content and really good for your health? The Quinoa Cookbook has full instructions on how to cook quinoa and include it in your daily diet. The recipes are for everyday cooking at home. From simple quinoa salads and stir fry dishes to desserts and quinoa cookies.
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