Introduction 1

Part I: From the Ancient Andes to the Modern Kitchen: Quinoa Basics 7

Chapter 1: Keen on Quinoa: An Introduction to Your New Favorite Food 9

Chapter 2: Funny Name, Serious Super Food: Nutrition Facts about Quinoa 19

Chapter 3: Quinoa’s Versatile Place at Your Table 37

Chapter 4: Getting the Quinoa Kitchen in Gear 51

Chapter 5: Quinoa Cooking 101 65

Part II: Let’s Get It Started! Appetizers, Soups, and Salads 75

Chapter 6: Appetizing Quinoa Appetizers 77

Chapter 7: Seriously Good — and Good for You — Salads 93

Chapter 8: Souped Up Soups 115

Part III: Mouthwatering Main Courses 131

Chapter 9: Starting Your Day Off Right: Breakfast Dishes 133

Chapter 10: Breathtaking Brunches and Lunches 149

Chapter 11: Seafood Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water 163

Chapter 12: Delectable Poultry-Quinoa Combos 179

Chapter 13: Heartier and Healthier Meaty Masterpieces 197

Chapter 14: Recipes Vegans, Vegetarians, and Everyone Else Will Love 211

Chapter 15: Kid-Friendly Favorites 239

Part IV: Snacks, Desserts, and More 255

Chapter 16: Simple and Sensational Snacks 257

Chapter 17: Desserts and Savory Baked Goods 271

Chapter 18: Drinking Your Quinoa 285

Part V: The Part of TEns 293

Chapter 19: Use Quinoa, Not That: Ten Quick Quinoa Swaps 295

Chapter 20: Ten Reasons Quinoa Is a Nutrition Superstar 301

Chapter 21: Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know about Quinoa 305

Appendix A: Shopping Sources for Gluten-Free Quinoa Cooking 309

Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 319

Index 323