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- I hate it when cereal goes all soggy, so I try to eat it up quickly.
- He tipped his breakfast cereal into a bowl and went to get the milk.
- It’s a good idea to eat wholegrain breakfast cereal and to avoid too much sugar.
- She stood looking at all the different packets of cereal on the supermarket shelves.
- Drought has stunted the growth of this year’s cereal crop.
1. Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Let it cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
2. Barley Risotto with Mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook Barley: In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer. In another pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
- Add Barley: Stir in the pearl barley and cook for 1-2 minutes. Begin adding the simmering broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed before adding more. Continue until the barley is tender and creamy (about 30-40 minutes).
- Add Cheese: If using, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
3. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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