Grain recipe collection

Hearty war bread made in a bread machine with oats, cornmeal, whole wheat flour, molasses, and applesauce. A rustic, no-fat loaf inspired by wartime rationing.

Zucchini Oatmeal Pecan Muffins: bakery-tall muffins with buttery pecans, quick oats, and shredded zucchini for moisture. Cinnamon-spiced and ready in 45 minutes.

Cheesy chili rice skillet made with canned chili, tomatoes, instant rice, and melted process cheese in 15 minutes. A fast one-pan weeknight dinner with 5 ingredients.

A delicious one pot meal is made with long grain brown rice, summer squash, shrimp, mint leaves and saffron. Enjoy lots of deliciousness all in one bite.

I wanted to share a recipe which I have been making this winter for my family. It is a good cold weather dish. It makes enough for a crowd my family (2 adults and 3 teens) only eat about half. This can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use.

Chilled pearl barley salad tossed with fresh parsley, basil, green onions, and diced tomatoes in a bright lemon-soy dressing. A chewy, herbaceous grain salad for potlucks and meal prep.

Tender beef short ribs simmered until falling apart, then broiled or grilled with a sweet-tangy BBQ sauce of ketchup, syrup, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and mustard. A two-stage method for maximum flavor.

One-pot beef and brown rice stew baked in a Dutch oven with crushed tomatoes, allspice, chili powder, and green beans. Minimal prep, maximum warmth for cold-weather weeknights.

Classic beef stroganoff scaled for one person with tender chuck steak, mushrooms, and a silky sour cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, served over noodles or rice.

Brown rice cooked in beef broth for deep savory flavor, then tossed with sauteed mushrooms and chopped scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and a side dish that punches well above its weight.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

An easy drop cookie made with rolled oats and butterscotch chips.

Five-ingredient camp tuna and rice cooked in one skillet with canned tuna, quick brown rice, and dried veggies. A no-fuss, high-protein trail dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Colorful chickpea and basmati rice salad with three bell peppers and scallions, tossed in a sesame-cumin-lemon vinaigrette. A fresh, no-cook vegetarian side ready in 15 minutes.

A hearty arroz con pollo loaded with browned chicken, chorizo sausage, saffron rice, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all baked together until the rice is fluffy and golden. Feeds a crowd of 10 with ease.

Crispy baked chicken legs served with homemade mango ginger chutney and toasted coconut carrot rice. A tropical-meets-comfort dinner with bold, layered spices.