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Two Grains — September 24, 2002

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"I really like the texture of fibery grains. Many people cook grains expecting it to be like rice. If you go in with that expectation, of course you will find it lacking."
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Tuesday Night Recipes
Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad
from Gretchen

Wheat Berries with Ricotta and Honey (Cuccia)
from Lynne

Tuesday Night Kitchen Archive
Aug. 27—Summer Pastas
Sept. 3—Salads
Sept. 10—Salad Dressings
Sept. 17—Grilled Vegetables
Sept. 24—Two Grains
Oct. 1—Lentils
Oct. 8—Mediterranean Flavor Tricks
Oct. 15—Onions

This week Lynne has a guide to two of the most versatile grains—whole wheat kernels and quinoa. Grains are the perfect thing to add to your diet when you're looking to cut back on meat products. Lynne leaves us with her classic recipe for Wheatberries with Sweet Ricotta and Honey, and forum contributor Gretchen shares her recipe for Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad.

Tuesday Night Tips: Grains
1. Grains are a perfect replacement for meat in our diets.

2. They are easily prepared ahead and store well in the refrigerator.

3. Anything you can do with pasta or rice you can do with grains.

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