Kristin Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, General, No Gluten, No wheat, Whole Grain

Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

We went to a minor league baseball game the other night and it was apparently "Christmas in July" night.  The ushers were dressed as elves, Santa was there, and they had the big, inflatable snow globes running.  My kids were a bit confused when I told them that Christmas in July is just something that … Continue reading Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Black Beans and Rice

Here we are with meal number 4 from the Cuizoo Arsenal, where I attempt to give you 7 meals that are quick, cheap, easy, and nutritious.  This is one of those basic meals that has sustained entire civilizations for hundreds or thousands of years.  Just don't ask my daughter to eat it.  She continues on … Continue reading Black Beans and Rice

Kristin Entree, Featured Articles, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Vegetarian

Crispy Split Pea Burgers

So I've been trying to do some extra clean living lately.  I think the overindulgence of the holidays pushed me over the edge.  On top of eliminating gluten/wheat, I've stopped drinking wine, and have been trying to go without alcohol at all.  Crazy talk, you say?  Probably so.  But something has been crying uncle (crazy … Continue reading Crispy Split Pea Burgers

Kristin Entree, General, Leftovers, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Fried Brown Rice with Edamame (With Bonus Leftover Idea)

I have been making fried rice for years.  I have analyzed the techniques of the master chefs (you know, at Benihana) and come to the conclusion that the best fried rice recipe has no real recipe at all.  The whole point is to use the ingredients that you have on hand.  This is a brilliant … Continue reading Fried Brown Rice with Edamame (With Bonus Leftover Idea)