Cooking Questions - Expert Cooking Advice
Wondering how to jazz up roast chicken, eat more kale, or make dinner tonight without heading to the market? Look no further: We've got your kitchen conundrums covered.
By Kate Rockwood
O, The Oprah Magazine | September 17, 2012 
Photo: Gentl & Hyers
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Q: What's the best way to get more superfoods into my diet? Many people relegate vegetables and whole grains to the role of side dish, part of the "eat them; they're good for you" attitude formed in childhood. Instead, try incorporating superfoods into the entrée in the middle of the plate. Here, Diane Morgan, author of the new cookbook Roots, mixes antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes and vitamin-packed kale with quinoa (a powerhouse grain) to form satisfyingly crispy patties. Using the same water to cook the kale, sweet potatoes, and quinoa helps retain the vitamins leached out by boiling. Get the Pan-Fried Quinoa Cakes Recipe |
