Grain Mains: 101 Surprising and Satisfying Whole Grain Recipes for Every Meal of the Day

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A long-overdue cookbook that takes whole grains from "good for you" side dish to sophisticated and satisfying main course. We all know that choosing whole grains over processed ingredients is better for our health, yet the likes of millet, quinoa, and barley are still stuck on the culinary sidelines. Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough bring these unheralded culinary superstars to the center of the plate, with more than 100 recipes showing that their range of textures and flavors is greater than any other food group, they're incredibly versatile, they're economical, and they can anchor a meal. Readers will be surprised at how easily and creatively whole grains can be used as the base for breakfast, dessert, and elegant entrees: Baked Barley Grits with Apples and Sausage will far outdo the standard cornmeal; and Millet Burgers with Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Pecorino won't leave anyone missing the meat. Tips on quick-cooking grains or precooking ahead of time make cooking with these hearty staples practical for weeknights, and many are appropriate (or can be modified) for vegetarian and vegan diets. Grain Mains is a modern manifesto for whole grains, with inventive and tantalizing recipes.;Title; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Good News-and Then More; One Quibble; The Gluten Question; The Lay of the Land (or of the Book, as the Case May Be); Water, Water Everywhere: Cooking Whole Grains; A Bird's-Eye View of Our Whole Grains; 1: Early; The Weekday Cereals; The Weekenders; 2: Cold; Wheat Berry Salads; Rice and Wild Rice Salads; More Whole-Grain Salads; Not Salads at All; 3: Warm; Burgers; Soups and Stews; Casserole Comfort; Classics, Whole-Grained; Unexpected Elegance; Acknowledgments; Index; Copyright.