QUINOA videos, twitter tips and recipe links

The Incas held the crop to be sacred and referred to quinoa as "chisaya mama" or "mother of all grains".

Quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach and tumbleweeds. The leaves can also be eaten as a leaf vegetable but are currently not widely available commercially.

INTRODUCTION VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7uvygMiwfo&feature=fvw

Use as an alternative in any recipes where you would use white rice or couscous.

The Basic Quinoa Recipe

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa

Place quinoa and water in a 3 pint saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes). You will know that the quinoa is done when all the grains have turned from white to transparent, and the spiral-like germ has separated. Makes 3 cups.

TWITTER TIPS and FOOD BLOGGER LINKS:

@paigedansinger if you roast your quinoa in your pot first before adding water...it imparts fabulous nutty rich taste...Once tried cannot go back! ... make your tabouli with quinoa! Also great cold in a salad, or with avocado drizzled in olive oil... Endless uses, all amazing!!!!

Have fun with it!! Roast chicken with it, mix in a pilaf, mix it in scrambled eggs, put it in waffle mix, purée for babyfood..

@smittytabb Quinoa - what a great food it is. Learned so much about it in Ecuador where you can see it growing everywhere along the roads

Black bean and quinoa chili
http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2008/07/black-bean-and-quinoa-chili.html

Crusted Mahi Mahi and quinoa with vegetables (@savorthethyme )http://savorthethyme.blogspot.com/2009/06/fast-frugal-friday-crusted-mahi-mahi_26.html

Kale wrap with quinoa, adzuki beans and avocado (@ilikegranola )
http://www.ilikegranola.com/2009/06/23/recipe-kale-wrap-with-quinoa-adzuki-beans-and-avocado/

Quinoa and asparagus chowder
http://www.newtaste.com/quinoachowder.html

Quinoa and black bean salad with smoky lime dressing
http://superspark.wordpress.com/2008/07/04/quinoa-and-black-bean-salad-with-smoky-lime-dressing/

Sweet potato and quinoa salad (@recessionrecipe)
http://recessionrecip.es/2009/06/25/a-week-of-salads-part-4-southwestern-sweet-potato-and-quinoa-salad/

RECIPE LINKS:

Butternut squash chilli with quinoa
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4888/butternut-squash-chilli-with-quinoa

Organic quinoa cornbread
https://www.organicuniverse.com/organicforum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=21

Quinoa, herb and pomegranate salad
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4545/quinoa-herb-and-pomegranate-salad

Quinoa rice pilau with dill and roasted tomatoes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1607/quinoa-rice-pilau-with-dill-and-roasted-tomatoes

Red quinoa, feta and spinach salad
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8176/red-quinoa-feta-and-spinach-salad

Spicy vegetable and quinoa laksa
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2577/spicy-vegetable-and-quinoa-laksa

recipe collection http://www.quinoa.net/181.html includes pilaf, tabouli, lasagne, croquettes

a tribute to Julia Child

with new movie Julie and Julia opening, here's my little tribute of links to Julia Child ... and (from one food blogger to another) *smiles* of course a tribute to Julie Powell

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Child

Biography http://www.biography.com/articles/Julia-Child-9246767

PBS cooking lessons (VIDEOS) with Julia Child http://www.pbs.org/juliachild/index.html

Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian http://americanhistory.si.edu/juliachild/

NYTimes tribute http://www.nytimes.com/ref/dining/CHILD-REF.html

Julia Child Recipes http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=30010

Julie and Julia (Sony Pictures) http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/julieandjulia/site/

Julie and Julia (book) http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-031610969x-0

Books by Julia Child http://books.google.com/books?as_auth=Julia+Child&source=an&ei=lJJDSrO3NY2MtAOazrXXDQ&sa=X&oi=book_group&ct=title&cad=author-navigational&resnum=6

Julie Powell Blogspot http://juliepowell.blogspot.com/

BREAKFAST!

Ricotta Cakes @ bills - Bill Granger (post by Inside Cuisine)
http://www.insidecuisine.com/2009/05/signature-series-ricotta-hotcakes-bills/

Luke Mangan style Bircher Muesli
http://recipefinder.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=631672

Chicken Congee - Elizabeth Chong
http://www.miettas.com.au/food_wine_recipes/recipes/chefs_recipes/chong/congeechong95.html

Kaya (Singapore Egg Jam)
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1594

Scrambled Eggs - Bill Granger
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/148/scrambled-eggs

Eggs Benedict - Gordon Ramsay
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2450/gordons-eggs-benedict

Lobster Eggs Benedict - Jonathon King and Jim Stott
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lobster-eggs-benedict

French Toast - Alton Brown
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/french-toast-recipe/index.html

Breakfast - a really easy way to make fresh JAM
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lc_breakfast/article/0,2041,DIY_13999_2273520,00.html

Croissant
http://www.best-bread-recipes.com/recipe-croissant.html

My WINTER snuggle up with SAGE

Hardy herb sage produces evergreen leaves throughout winter and would be a beautiful perfumed garden plant even if it wasn't so useful in the kitchen. I pardon it from my kitchen at other times of year, but in winter it supports me with its winter strength. Try sage leaves in tempura batter as a starter. I recently used a generous amount of sage in my watercress and lemon soup (delicious)! Here's a few more ideas on how to use sage:

Butternut Squash and Sage Soup with Sage Breadcrumbs
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BUTTERNUT-SQUASH-AND-SAGE-SOUP-WITH-SAGE-BREADCRUMBS-241346

Calves liver with marsala and sage
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article3619115.ece

Crispy Sweetbreads with Chipotle Sage Sauce
http://www.texasmonthly.com/food/recipefiles/Meat:+Sweetbreads

English Onion Soup with Sage and Cheddar - Jamie Oliver
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/jamie-oliver/english-onion-soup-with-sage-and-cheddar-recipe_p_1.html

Fettucini in Creamy Mushroom and Sage Sauce
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fettucine-in-Creamy-Mushroom-and-Sage-Sauce/Detail.aspx

Fresh Haddock and Smoked Bacon with Celeriac Sage Fries - Gary Rhodes
http://www.hub-uk.com/foodpages39/recipe1909.htm

Lemon Sage Chicken Marinade
http://homecooking.about.com/od/condimentrecipes/r/blcon116.htm

Pork Chops with Apple and Sage sauce - Gary Rhodes http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/594905

Roast Goose with Apple Onion and Sage stuffing - Maggie Beer
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/roast-goose-with-apple-onion-and-sage-stuffing

Stir Fried Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter and Sage
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/dining/191mrex.html

rhubarb collaboration

Here's a list of a couple of rhubarb recipes I like and some suggestions from my Twitter friends:

Maggie Beer Rhubarb with pouring cream:
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/beatthechef/txt/s1366430.htm

Gary Rhodes Vanilla risotto rice pudding with poached rhubarb:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5215179/Gary-Rhodes-recipe-Vanilla-risotto-rice-pudding-with-poached-rhubarb.html

@Browners Rhubarb tart recipe with a semolina cream base:
http://aroundbritainwithapaunch.blogspot.com/2009/04/rhubarb-tart.html

@Ami_Norml suggested Rhubarb and Strawberry Pie and I found this link:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rhubarb-and-Strawberry-Pie/Detail.aspx

@KeyIngredients tweeted "if fresh & juicy, just stick in pot with sugar-no water or juice! Serve in sheet shortcrust & dob clotted cream. easy & yum!"

@eatnik If you're after comfort food, try Stephanie Alexander's homely but tasty rhubarb and ginger pud http://www.theage.com.au/news/epicure/talk-the-stalk/2007/06/25/1182623776905.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

Rhubarb and Ginger Wine Trifle:
http://www.superfood.blog-city.com/another_rhubarb_recipe_rhubarb_and_ginger_wine_triffle.htm

James Martin Rhubarb Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/rhubarbpannacottawit_90890.shtml

Martha Stewart Rhubarb and Sour Cream Breakfast Blintzes:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/breakfast-blintzes-with-caramelized-rhubarb-and-sour-cream

Sauteed Red Snapper with Rhubarb Sauce:
http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/recipe-of-the-day-sauted-red-snapper-with-rhubarb-sauce/

links on LEMONS

Almond Lemon Curd (Stephanie Alexander) - via Chocolate & Zucchini
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2006/05/almond_lemon_curd.php

Artichoke Green Olive and Preserved Lemon Dip (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/details/?Item=ArtclsArtichoke37

Bill Granger's Lemon Posset
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/5090218/Bill-Granger-recipes-Lemon-posset.html

Chicken Tagine with Green Olives and Preserved Lemons
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-tagine-with-green-olives-and-preserved-lemon-recipe/index.html

Deep fried Tofu with Sichuan Pepper and Salt and lemon (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/357/deep-fried-tofu-with-sichuan-pepper-and-salt-and-lemon

Epicurious Lemon Muffins
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606024

Lemon Delicious Pudding (Stephanie Alexander)
http://wchstv.com/gmarecipes/lemondeliciousp.shtml

Pan-Fried Veal Chops with Lemon and Rosemary (Maggie Beer)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-fried-veal-chops-with-lemon-and-rosemary

Preserved Lemons
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/12750/preserved+lemons

Tuna Skewers with Preserved Lemon Dressing (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/61/tuna-skewers-with-preserved-lemon-dressing

SOUPS for all SEASONS

Alice Water's Spicy Cauliflower Soup
http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/alice-waters-cauliflower-soup-44021308

Black Truffle Soup (Paul Bocuse)
http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/black-truffle-soup-elysee/

Borscht (Claudia Roden)
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/borscht--cold-beetroot-soup-948333.html

Bourdain's Mushroom Soup
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/02/dinner-tonight-bourdains-mushroom-soup-recipe.html

Chicken and Garlic Soup (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/hugh-fearnley-whittingstall/chicken-and-garlic-soup-recipe_p_1.html

Chicken Noodle Soup (Alton Brown)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/index.html

Creamed Spinach Soup (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bigoven.com/74428-Creamed-Spinach-Soup---Robert-Carrier-recipe.html

Elizabeth David's Mushroom Soup
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/recipes/article2049767.ece

Fresh Tomato Soup with Tapenade (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/freshtomatosoupwitht_313.shtml

Jerusaleum Artichoke Soup (Maggie Beer)
http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/recipes/Details/?Item=ArtclsJerusalem88

Julia's Onion Soup (Julia Childs)
http://www.stephencooks.com/2006/02/julias_onion_so.html

Lobster Bisque (Michel Roux Jr.)
http://www.channel4.com/food/recipes/chefs/taste-festivals/taste-of-london-le-gavroche-bisque-de-homard-parfumee-a-l-armagnac-classic-lobster-creamed-soup-flavoured-with-brandy-recipe_p_1.html

Mango Lobster and Ginger Soup (Chef Jon Ganna with Rick Stein)
http://www.west175productions.com/gfseason3/recipes/recipe009.htm

Mediterranean Fish Soup (Rick Stein)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/mediterraneanfishsou_12174.shtml

Moroccan Harira (Robert Carrier)
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1730/robert-carriers-moroccan-harira

Mushroom and Barley Soup (Maggie Beer - The Cook & The Chef)
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/cookandchef/txt/s2251277.htm

Spicy Parsnip Soup (Jamie Oliver)
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/soup-and-salad/spicy-parsnip-soup

Spring Pea Soup with Chive Oil (David Leite)
http://www.leitesculinaria.com/recipes/cookbook/spring_pea_soup2.html

Sweet Corn and Crabmeat Soup (Kylie Kwong)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/589/sweet-corn-and-crabmeat-soup

Thai Chicken Dumpling Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.smh.com.au/news/recipes/thai-chicken-dumpling-soup/2006/06/26/1151174124275.html

Tomato Soup with Basil and Croutons (Stephanie Alexander)
http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Tomato-soup-with-basil-and-croutons

Vichyssoise (Anthony Bourdaine)
http://www.recipezaar.com/Anthony-Bourdains-Les-Halles-Vichyssoise-136057

Watercress and Sorrel Soup (Alice Waters)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watercress-and-sorrel-soup

White Bean and Chorizo Soup (Bill Granger)
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/1600/white-bean-and-chorizo-soup

Winter Three Grain Soup (Patricia Wells)
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/winter-three-grain-soup