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Ancient Grains for Modern Meals Mediterranean Whole Grain Recipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut, Polenta, Wheat Berries and More [a Cookbook]

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ISBN-10: 1580083544

ISBN-13: 9781580083546

Edition: 2011

Authors: Maria Speck

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A whole-grain cookbook featuring well-balanced and wholesome recipes inspired by the Mediterranean cuisines of Greece, southern France, Italy, and Turkey. Author Maria Speck loves whole grains such as farro, barley, quinoa, and spelt, not only because they are healthy and nutritious, but also because they are versatile ingredients for delicious and satisfying breakfasts, breads, salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts. InAncient Grains for Modern Meals, Speck draws on her Greek motherrs"s cooking and the foods of her European upbringing to offer 100 recipes that fuse tradition with flavors for the modern palate. Rustic yet elegant dishes such as Creamy Breakfast Farro with Honey-Roasted…    
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Book details

List price: $34.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Publication date: 4/26/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 8.35" wide x 10.30" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English

MARIA SPECK is a food journalist and the author of the award-winning cookbook Ancient Grains for Modern Meals. She is currently an instructor in the professional program of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, and has contributed to Gourmet, Saveur, Gastronomica, the Vegetarian Times, and Cooking Pleasures.

Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Glamour of Whole Grains
Musings on Health, Dieting, and Good Eating
The Whole Grains on My Table
Kitchen Basics for Whole Grains
Baking Basics for Whole Grain Flours
Equipment
ingredients
Breakfast, Brunch, & Breads
Never Give up Baguette, with Butter
Orange Polentina with Honey-Mascarpone Topping
Warm Muesli with Figs, Pistachios, and Anise
Dark Chocolate Muesli with Hazelnuts
Creamy Farro with Honey-Roasted Grapes
Citrus Oatmeal with Apricots and Golden Raisins
Honey-Nut Granola with Olive Oil
Chewy Almond Butter Bars
Apricot-Lemon Bars with Cherries
Saffron Waffles with Orange Cream
Cornmeal Pancakes with Warm Cherry Sauce
Date-Apricot Muffins with Anise
Fig Muffins with Creamy Goat Cheese Filling
Orange-Scented Scones with Dark Chocolate
Lemon-Rosemary Scones
Tangerine-Lavender Coffee Cake
Walnut Spice Breakfast Cake
Pine Nut Bread with Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sweet Zucchini Bread with Mint
Wild Rice Frittata with Mushrooms and Crisped Prosciutto
Olive Bread with Bacon and Thyme
Floating Sesame Loaf
Aroma Bread with Coriander and Fennel
Pumpernickel (German Whole Grain Rye Bread)
Oats: Sweet and Sturdy
Salads & Sides
Everyone Needs a Masala Dabba
Warm Pasta Salad with Spinach and Fresh Mint
Barley Salad with Figs and Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Kamut Salad with Carrots and Pomegranate
Bulgur with Butter-Roasted Almonds and Cinnamon
Parmesan Polenta with Rosemary Oil Drizzle
Lemon Quinoa with Currants, Dill, and Zucchini
Saffron Couscous
Leek Salad with Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Rye Berries
Summer Tabouli with Farro
Cumin-Scented Quinoa with Red Beets
Warm Oat Berries with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf with Fresh Basil
Spicy Millet with Yogurt and Fresh Herbs
Spring Pilaf with Artichokes and Green Peas
Orange and Lemon Couscous
Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto
Greek-Style Cornbread with Feta and Thyme
Barley with Crisped Prosciutto and Truffle Oil
Rustic Fall Polenta with Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Corn: Comforting and Uplifting
Soups & Stews
Everyone Needs a Masala Dabba
Warm Pasta Salad with Spinach and Fresh Mint
Barley Salad with Figs and Tarragon-Lemon Dressing
Kamut Salad with Carrots and Pomegranate
Bulgur with Butter-Roasted Almonds and Cinnamon
Parmesan Polenta with Rosemary Oil Drizzle
Lemon Quinoa with Currants, Dill, and Zucchini
Saffron Couscous
Leek Salad with Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Rye Berries
Summer Tabouli with Farro
Cumin-Scented Quinoa with Red Beets
Warm Oat Berries with Walnuts and Gorgonzola
Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf with Fresh Basil
Spicy Millet with Yogurt and Fresh Herbs
Spring Pilaf with Artichokes and Green Peas
Orange and Lemon Couscous
Speedy Chickpea Couscous with Pesto
Greek-Style Cornbread with Feta and Thyme
Barley with Crisped Prosciutto and Truffle Oil
Rustic Fall Polenta with Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Corn: Comforting and Uplifting
Burgers, Savory Cakes, & More
Smelling Cows and Cutlets
Brie Cakes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Lamb Burgers with Bulgur and Mint
Buckwheat-Feta Burgers with Tangy Parsley Sauce
Quinoa Cakes with Smoked Trout and Lime Mayonnaise
Zucchini-Dill Bites with Pine Nuts
Crispy Brown Rice Cakes with Green Olives, Pecorino, and Sage
Sesame-Crusted Fish Sticks with Yogurt R�moulade
Buckwheat: Bold and Almost Instant
Pasta
My Life with Two Grain Mills
Farmers' Market Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Rosemary, and Basil
Fettuccine with Salmon, Tomatoes, and Golden Raisins
Spaghetti with Radicchio, Caramelized Shallots, and Bacon
Rustic Linguine with Summer Herbs and Olives
Spicy Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions, Anchovies, and Tuna
Creamy Rotelle with Basil Yogurt and Mozzarella
Spaghetti with Roasted Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, and Sage
Homemade Spelt Fettuccine
Conchiglie with Lamb and Minted Yogurt
Farro: Ancient and Ambrosial
Modern Mains
Worth Waiting For
Artichoke-Rosemary Tart with Polenta Crust
Tomato-Rye Risotto with Cumin and Chorizo
Easy Whole Wheat and Olive Oil Tart Shell
Sardine Tart with Sweet Bell Peppers and Currants
Lamb Chops with Walnut-Sage Crust
Spelt Crust Pizza with Fennel, Prosciutto, and Apples
Roast Chicken with Orange, Lavender, and Thyme
Oat Pilaf with Chicken Livers, Marsala, and Sage
Saffron Risotto with White-Wine Clams and Peas
Caramelized Onion Quiche with Lavender and Crisped Prosciutto
Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo
Rye: Tangy and Surprisingly Sweet
Sweet Endings
Intoxicating Fruit
Strazzate (Italian Chocolate-Almond Cookies)
Honey-Almond Cantuccini
Purple Rice Pudding with Rose Water Dates
Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
Orange-Rosemary Cookies with Olive Oil
Riesling Zabaglione over Red Currants
Almond-Peach Clafouti
Wheat Berry Fools with Grand Marnier Figs
Greek Walnut-Barley Cake
Dark Chocolate Cake with Amaretto
Ricotta Millet Pudding with Warm Raspberry Compote
Cr�me au Chocolat with Brandied Blackberries
Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy
Lemon-Scented Olive Oil Cake with Plumped Figs
Pomegranate Yogurt Parfait with a Kick
Artisanal Fruit Bread
Whole Wheat and Butter Tart Crust
Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart with Walnuts
Millet: Sweet, and Waiting to Be Served
Sources
Bibliography
Index