Recipe: Millet Pilaf with Dried Mushrooms

Gluten-free millet has a very hearty, nutty flavor which I like in dishes with hearty European or Mediterranean flavors.  However, it doesn’t appeal to me as a substitute for rice’s milder flavor in Asian dishes.  Also, you may find that millet has a slightly bitter-ish aftertaste.  But don’t let this deter you!  Three strategies: I … Read more

A Boredom-Busting Meal for Mid-Winter

Easy, Fun, a Little Fancy + Vegetarian and Gluten Free So you’re bored–with restaurant food (see previous post) as well as your weekly rotation of 5 standard meals.  If you can saute and deglaze, two simple Cooking Basics we learn about in Whole Kitchen classes, you can break out of that rut in a heartbeat.  … Read more

Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free Living—Beyond Recipes and Cookbooks

What do you do if you’ve been told to stop eating wheat or gluten? Cookbooks and recipes aren’t a bad starting point. But they are only part—and a relatively small part of the solution. What’s more, they’re the easy part. Find out the deeper fundamentals that will lead to more lasting–and enjoyable–success.