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Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad
Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad

Red quinoa gives this salad a pleasant crunch and boosts the protein. The strawberries add beautiful colour and the right amount of sweetness in the dressing.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 24, 2017

Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress
Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Zahtar Eggplant Farro Risotto
Zahtar Eggplant Farro Risotto

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Pesto Grano Risotto with Poached Egg
Pesto Grano Risotto with Poached Egg

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto
Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Porchetta and Asparagus Freekeh Risotto
Porchetta and Asparagus Freekeh Risotto

Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinctly earthy, nutty and slightly smoky flavour that's perfect in this risotto.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Curry Caramelised Onion and Roast Tomato Farro Risotto
Curry Caramelised Onion and Roast Tomato Farro Risotto

Fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet caramelised onion and nutty farro. Delicious as a vegetarian main course or served with Tandoori chicken.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Yoshi Togarashi Risotto
Yoshi Togarashi Risotto

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 12, 2015

Six Grain Salad
Six Grain Salad

Antipasto vegetables, walnuts and goat cheese dress up this wholesome, easy to prepare, rice salad.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 24, 2015

Black Barley Beef Soup
Black Barley Beef Soup

A hearty and wholesome beef soup finished with a hint of balsamic vinegar. Ultrasperse 3 gives the soup an appealing velvety texture and sheen.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 3, 2015

Coconut and Knight Rice Pudding
Coconut and Knight Rice Pudding

When cooked, knight rice has a chocolate-like flavour. Ultrasperse 3 thickens and gives the pudding a velvety texture.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

February 11, 2015

Quinoa Chia Veggie Burger
Quinoa Chia Veggie Burger

At last a veggie burger that doesn’t fall apart, and each patty is packed with a superfood combo of quinoa, lentils, and chia.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 16, 2015

Pink Praline Brioche
Pink Praline Brioche

Pink Praline are from Lyon, France, where you will find its beautiful pink hue, studding everything from Brioche and financier to the tarte au praline rose.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 15, 2015

Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Greek Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Hearty and healthy all-natural comfort food. A Greek-inspired family recipe packed full of veggies and wild rice.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 5, 2014

Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola
Buttery Maple-Pecan Granola

It's time to ditch store-bought granola for this sweet, salty, buttery, nutty granola perfection.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2014

Quinoa and Three Bean Chili
Quinoa and Three Bean Chili

Nothing beats a pot of chili simmering on the stove. The complex mix of beans and grains makes a hearty and healthy protein-rich meal.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 5, 2014

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