Rice and Grains

1 large butternut squash, seeded (no need to peel), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast in a single layer in a baking pan until tender.

When the squash is done, arrange on a serving platter. Top with
-half of a thinly sliced onion
-a few cloves thinly sliced garlic
-a generous sprinkling of dried oregano
-fresh minced parsley and mint (can use dried too).

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with
-olive oil
--cider vinegar

Adapted from "Pasta for All Seasons"

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz. oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white miso paste dissolved in 1/3 cup hot water
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound linguine (or use rice pasta, or cooked grain instead)

“Any nice, chunky pasta works well with this hearty, rib-sticking ragout. However, if you're not in the mood for pasta, you can serve the ragout as a stew, accompanied by bread or rice, or make it into a soup by thinning it with a little water or vegetable stock.” Peter Berley, Fresh Food Fast

12 oz. whole wheat (or rice) penne, rigatoni, or fusilli

From "May All be Fed," by John Robbins
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Dolmas, stuffed grape leaves, are a classic Middle Eastern dish. Here they are stuffed with rice and walnuts and topped with a tangy lemon sauce

2 cups water

1 cup long-grain brown rice

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 tsp. dried mint or 1 tbsp. fresh

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. salt

Olive oil and arrowroot flour to coat pan
2 cups packed grated zucchini (about 3 small zucchini)
2 egg whites (+1 egg yolk, optional)
1/4 cup +1 tbsp arrowroot flour
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan
Pinch of basil, marjoram, rosemary
Healthy sprinkling of pasta seasoning blend(I use trader joe’s)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato or basil pesto (optional!!!)

Makes 4 servings

From "May All Be Fed," by John Robbins

This delicious Indian-flavored rice dish will show you why rice is served as a main course in much of the world. It has the flavors in India and is full of tasty peas and cashews. Serve it rolled in warm Chapatis or in a molded shape.

2 cups water

1 cup long-grain brown rice

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tsp. black mustard seeds

6 green onions, finely chopped

2 cups fresh or frozen peas

1 cup raw cashews

3 tbsp. tamari

Makes 4 to 6 servings

From "May All Be Fed: Diet For a New World" by John Robbins. "When you want to impress your guests, try this impressive, colorful 'tagine,' or Moroccan stew, an exotically spiced vegetable stew spooned over a platter of steaming whole wheat couscous. The list of ingredients may seem long, but the cooking procedure is easy."

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 medium onions, sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. ground ginger

excerpted and adapted from an article by Sharon Kane

*A few definitions:*

STARTER: A culture of wild yeast and lactobacilli in a flour-and-water medium used for leavening bread products.

PLAIN STARTER: Simply brown rice flour and water (not as potent or dependable as a boosted starter).

BOOSTED STARTER: Brown rice flour and water boosted with one to two tablespoons of water kefir, dairy kefir, kefir whey or kombucha.

FRESHLY MADE STARTER: A new starter made without any previously fermented starter.

To Make Cereal

The morning before, soak ½ c. brown rice and a ½ cup millet with ½-1 cup soaking liquid starter (see "How to soak brown rice") and enough water to cover.

On cereal morning, drain the soaking liquid, reserving ½-1 cup soaking liquid starter for next time.

Bring 3 ½ cups water to a boil, and add the soaked grain; blend with hand blender, and cook a few more minutes, till done.

The following is excerpted from http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-way-to-soak-brown-ric… , by Stephan Guyanet

Soaking Brown Rice