I grew up enjoying my mom's sweet potato casserole for every holiday and it was always a dish I just couldn't get enough of. There is something magical about comforting and creamy sweet potatoes with an ooey gooey toasted marshmallow
On a whim, I purchased a box of quinoa flakes, not knowing what I would do with them or what to expect taste-wise. I'm happy to say that this was a great leap of faith, and worth the risk. Read more...
Quinoa is healthy for you and cooks quickly, making it an ideal side dish at supper. I generally make it into a pilaf, which is easy to make and full of flavor.
This breakfast bake topped with runny eggs by F&W's Grace Parisi develops a terrific texture as it cooks slowly in a glass dish (which makes it easy to see when the bottom is perfectly browned). As one F&W editor remarked on tasting it, "I worship the crisp bottom and the chewy, moist bread."
