Rena Patten's Everyday Quinoa

Quinoa has taken off in a big way in 2013, and Everyday Quinoa, the third in the successful Quinoa collection from Rena Patten, gives us more great recipes to feed the family, whatever the budget, taste, or dietary requirement. This tiny seed has so many unique nutritional benefits, making Rena's delicious, simple-to-prepare meals ideal for families keen to enjoy a healthy but tasty diet and to learn how to prepare quinoa varieties.

You can even feed the family quinoa at any time!

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-Wah) is a grain that is considered to be almost a complete food. Very high in protein, full of vitamins, totally gluten free, wheat free and cholesterol free. It is usually organic, easy to digest of great benefit to everyone and simply delicious.

Quinoa is a pure and complete 100% grain and an almost perfect food. That is why I refer to it as the Supergrain, the Supergrain of the Century as its degree of nutrition is regarded as being quite potent.

About Rena

Rena Patten, author of Cooking with Quinoa and Quinoa for Families, has some 20 years cooking experience as a recipe developer, held cooking classes on mediterranean cooking, and assisted Geoff Janz and Lyndey Milan in cooking demonstrations.

Recipes in Everyday Quinoa

Breakfast on Apple and Cinnamon Porridge or Savoury Buttermilk Pancakes.
No more boring sandwiches for lunch: Creamy Chicken and Leek Soup or Roasted Red Pepper Soup are perfect for chilly days.
Tasty Smoked Trout and Fennel Salad or Avocado Salad with Toasted Quinoa and Balsamic Dressing can be a meal in itself or accompany a main course.
Mouth-watering 'mains' include Creamy Leek and Asparagus 'Quinotto', Mexican Chili, herbcrusted Veal Schnitzel, Barbecue Pork with Asian-style Quinoa, Thai Fish Cakes, and Piri Piri Chicken with Pomegranate and Herb Quinoa.

And a recipe book wouldn't be complete without decadent desserts like Gooey Chocolate Puddings; Orange, Coconut and Cherry Jam Cake; and last but not least, Pistachio Biscuits.