Whole Grains for a New Generation

Only 4 stars since although I realize it was not a vegetarian cookbook, there was way too many recipes with way too much meat. Since most rely on the meat for the main flavor, it's not easy to just eliminate the meat, it needs to be replaced with some other flavor level and these were not.

I've used many but certainly enjoy seeing grains new to me, and new ways to fix all of them. Good recipes pair grains interestingly with other foods and new seasonings (new to me.) One star off which others may not agree with but for me the author's organization of what to do when wasn't quite the best fit for my thought processes. I am an old dog trying to teach myself new tricks though, so maybe this is my own perception. It's a great book and I'm very glad I got it, especially in partnership with a wonderful book on greens and a third book on beans that I bought all at the same time. I'm having a great time exploring them together.

This is a wonderful book, with a great combination of recipes and reference. It's helped us explore a lot of new whole grains -- millet is delicious, who knew -- and eat more vegetarian. (Many, but not all, of the recipes in this book are vegetarian.) Particular highlights are the bulghur-black bean burgers, the kasha fish cakes, and the steak-and-farro salad. Even when I'm not cooking a recipe from this book, I use the whole grain overview in the beginning to select and cook grains for use in other recipes.

I've discovered cooking with grains only recently - and off I went buying quite a few books on the subject to get started. This one, so far, is the best I've seen. Ms. Krissoff gives a comprehensive overview, explores the subject vividly and, as a skilled writer, she also adds to your amusement. The recipe section is beautifully photographed, rich in variety and all instructions seem to be perfectly accurate: I've tried five or six preparations so far and always ended up with tasteful, satisfying meals.

I ordered this book because I really enjoyed the canning book by the same author. I in general like to eat a variety of grains but want them to be tasty not just healthy. This book is great because all of the recipes (like the muesli and the huevos rancheros) that I have tried so far have been super delicious. I enjoy now knowing that I can have more variety of grains in my life and they aren't more difficult to cook than rice.

This book is more than a recipe book, it's a whole grain primer that includes a roster of gluten-free grains (and how to substitute "regular" grains for similarly shaped gluten-free grains). My favorite recipe is the oat-crusted fish; the salads are refreshing, too. Liana includes Indian, Middle Eastern and other international cuisines, not to mention some of her family's recipes, which introduced me to new flavor palettes. I'd give this as a gift to anyone, but especially to my gluten-free friends.

I have hundreds of cookbooks but this one of a handful that I turn to regularly. Not only are the recipes healthy, quick and easy to put together, they aren't all the same trendy ones you see in every cookbook. There is actually some thought and work put into them. Currently, I've been making the been the curried cauliflower and barely sweet granola on a weekly basis.

It was not exactly what I expected. I do like the information provided on the different grains. It would have been nice to have what compliments the grains . I did not get to try the different recipes as of yet. Quite informative.

I bought this book after several months experimenting with Canning for a New Generation. The recipes are fantastic, the pictures a pleasure to look at, and there are many ideas that will make eating a grain-rich diet easier. A warning: the recipes are at times complex and the grains not always easy to find at your local grocery store.Overall, I've really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to take their cooking experience a bit further.

I enjoy eating healthy and this book definitely helped me take the next step.The book introduces new grains and familiar grains in a new light.Highly recommend!