I’m experimenting with sprouting some of my pantry staples, to create new flavors, and increase the food value. My first two attempts turned out really well. First, I sprouted dried chickpeas, then cooked them like I normally would. For sprouting instructions, refer to the Indoor Gardening with Sprouts post. Next I worked with brown rice….
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Patty Melt Meatloaf
Meatloaf is on regular meal rotation at our house. This is one of the best I’ve tasted. It’s a version of Don’s meatloaf, with a few twists, just to make it more interesting. Typically, I use a combination of grass-fed beef and deer meat. Because it’s so lean, I add fat, to carry flavor and…
Veal Involtini
Very delicious, little stuffed veal rolls. If you’d rather have thinly sliced beef, use it instead. Whatever you use, it’s a great way to change up your weekly meal plan. PrintVeal Involtini IngredientsRolls 2-3 TBSP butter 2 cups mushrooms, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 cup cooked jasmine rice 2/3 cup…
Rice and Arsenic
One of the sites that I follow had a good article on rice and rice products (e.g. cereal, pasta, bread, and rice milk) and arsenic – which regions are the best and the worst, what health risks it poses, and how to lower the level of arsenic in the rice you buy. To read…
Summer Green Bean, Tuna Salad
We love cool summer dishes, and definitely meals that we can make, using the stove as little as possible. This is a great light meal for a hot summer day. PrintSummer Green Bean, Tuna Salad Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 1 Ingredients1/2 cup cooked rice 1 (4.5 – 5 oz) container of tuna packed…