Grain Comfort Food
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Grain Comfort Food is a food blog founded by Brett and Stephen, two friends who share a passion for comforting, hearty dishes made with grains. From oatmeal to quinoa to rice, their recipes highlight the versatility and nutritional benefits of grains. Looking for information on comfort food? Then our blog is your place to find answers to all your question.
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
You might be able to tell by my last few posts that I am in LOVE with The Standard Seasoning from Abuelito’s (#ad) and have officially given it as gifts twice so far this month! “Chef Wendel” at Abuelito’s and I came together a few months ago after I was so impressed with the sauces and seasonings, that I wanted to partner with them to feature some of his offerings!
Though I have other recipes to brag about using Abuelito’s, I want to put those on hold this week so we can talk about Thanksgiving prep – and holiday prep in general. Every dish on this year’s table will be made with various amou ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
It’s chili season!! And if you ask me, it’s the best thing about the weather turning cold and the skies going from blue to grey. Ya’ got colorful leaves, ya’ got football games and ya’ got warm, zesty, comforting chili.
There’s a very good chance you have your own favorite chili recipe and sometimes they include special ingredients like dark chocolate and cinnamon. But I want to introduce to a different seasoning that adds an incredible depth of smokiness and a touch of sweetness to the meal and I promise you’ll love it.
It’s a Abuelito’s Cafe Blend coffee rub (#ad) and it CHANGES THE GAME. I ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
The weather is finally turning and I couldn’t be happier to feature a deliciously cozy dish that is keto-friendly and oh so filling…
A well-cooked pork tenderloin can be a showstopper on its own, but if you want to take the flavor to the next level, use this recipe. I promise it’ll be a HIT. It’s only a few ingredients and would even be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!
Let’s do it!
INGREDIENTS
1 pork tenderloin
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 large yellow onion
1 tbs butter
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice entire on ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
Ok. This is a burger recipe. But it’s a SPECIAL burger recipe for two reasons. Firstly, once you try mustard-frying your patties, you’ll ever go back. And secondly, I have a go-to seasoning that has truly changed the game for me. I’ve partnered with Abuelito’s Sauces and Rubs (#ad) because I use their products so often, it just makes sense! But there’s one blend that I LITERALLY use every single day and it’s happily sprinkled into these burgers as well. It’s called The Standard and it’s the perfect blend of salt, pepper and garlic and it’s downright magical. Even the size of the crystals is pe ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
With football season upon us and the heatwaves finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on gooey, delicious finger foods that get everyone cheering in time for kickoff!
Mozzarella sticks are the highlight of every get-together. Everyone pushes the bowl of pretzels aside when these puppies come out of the kitchen. But as much as I love the original, the same old stick-and-sauce can get a little boring. I like a little heat and a kiss of sweet in my snacks so I teamed up with Abuelito’s Sauces and Seasonings (#ad) to make my sticks with Caribbean Heat and they will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OF ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
It’s easy to assume that words like “hearty” and “light” have nothing to do with each other. I mean, how can a meal be both umami-licious AND refreshing? Well it can be done! All it takes is some meat, an easy marinade and a couple veggies.
Ready to do it? Let’s go!
Ingredients
12oz Pork, shaved thin
1 Zucchini, spiraled into zoodles
1/2 large onion, diced or cut into thin strips
I1/2 Cup chopped cabbage, bagged works fine
Marinade Ingredients
2 1/2 tbs low-sodium soy sauce (You can also use tamari or coconut aminos)
1 1/2 tbs sesame oil
2 tbs rice wine vinegar
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ts ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
What is more universally loved than kabobs? They’re easy to make on the grill or in the oven and talk about versatile! Any protein, veggie (along with many fruits) and seasoning you can think of mixes beautifully on a kabob.
So why Cuban kabobs this time? I was approached by a very cool little company called Abuelito’s and I gave a bunch of their products a try. Some GREAT stuff! I used their Caribbean Heat Marinade and the Island Breeze rub for the kabobs.
Meanwhile, I love pairing meat with a little heat with a nice cool, creamy sauce. Enter, the cilantro avocado cream sauce. It is soooo sm ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
I LOVE risotto and was quite proud of myself when I first came up with a keto risotto. I still make it when I have the time and ingredients. But when my good buddy and #NSNG creator Vinnie Tortorich told me his lovely lady Serena was making her OWN version of keto risotto, I had to check it out. And it’s SOOOOO easy.
When it comes to what kind of veggie or protein you want to add, get creative! But I’m going to show you Serena’s basic recipe while adding a sprinkle of this and a dash of that…
Let’s do it!
Ingredients
3tbs olive oil
1tbs butter
1 medium onion, diced
16oz riced cauliflower (I u ..read more
Grain Comfort Food
1y ago
What is more refreshing and filling during the summer than fresh, homemade chicken salad! And I have a couple tips that will take it from good to great – especially if you’re like me and not super jazzed about the taste of raw onion!
I’m going to put an * next to the TWO tips to look for in the recipe so you don’t miss them! Let’s do it!
Ingredients
1 lb raw chicken breast, s/p to taste
5 medium size stalks of celery
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 medium purple onion, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbs white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 black pepper
Pecans – toaste ..read more