On the day of my very first marathon team training back in June, I sprained my ankle. Not at the training, but later that afternoon, in my driveway. This is what I get for not wearing entirely sensible shoes. Luckily, it was not a severe sprain, and I was able to resume training in a couple of days. That evening, however, walking was difficult. We had a plan to meet friends for dinner in Oakland, and when we got there my husband needed to go in search of an ATM. Not wanting to do all that…

This Ethiopian buttery grain porridge recipe is often served for breakfast, but you can also top it with other dishes like messer wot (spiced lentils) or gomen (Ethiopian-spiced collards) for lunch or dinner and eat it in place of the traditional flatbread, injera. #breakfast #recipe #eatingwell #healthy

Learning how to cook cracked wheat can add a lot of variety, and nutrition to your diet. This grain has a nutty flavor and chewy texture.

This is an easy guide to cooking cracked wheat. Once it is cooked there are a variety of ways it can be used. Use it as a substitute for rice, in salads and grain bowls. Eat for breakfast with fruit and yogurt or brown sugar and pecans. The sky’s the limit!

Bulgur is simply dried, cracked wheat. It's considered whole wheat grain and it's very easy to make. In 10 minutes or so, you'll have a great side dish! #LadyLee'sHome

This Indian-inspired cracked wheat dish features local vegetables, incorporated into a nutty, toasted cracked wheat. Seasoned with turmeric, red chili powder, and chaat masala, the bold spice of the flavor works perfectly as breakfast or lunch on a cold morning. Served with chickpea salad in cilantro vinaigrette and a glass of buttermilk, this new twist…

These buttery, mildly sweet, slightly crunchy rolls have been a staple at our Thanksgiving (and sometimes Christmas) table now for years. They take a bit of extra effort to make, but are completely worth it. They are amazing fresh from the oven, but they are nearly as good if you make them the day before, then re-warm for a few minutes in the oven just before serving. Cracked-Wheat Rolls From Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates 1 cup bulghur 1-1/4 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter…

This cracked wheat bread is delicious and nutritious. You get a ton of fiber without a lot of strong whole wheat flavor. What is cracked wheat you ask? It's whole wheat berries that have been crushed or chopped. To use cracked wheat in bread, you soak it in boiling water first, and then add the rest of the ingredients to make the bread. The resulting bread is perfect for toast, sandwiches, and especially sliced and slathered in butter. I suspect it will not last long in this house. It's…

A no-cook spring or summer salad, loaded with veg!

Here on the organic grains blog, we're not only covering some pretty amazing gourmet recipes, but we are also all about the simple basics. That being said, cracked wheat cereal is just about as wholesome, natural and basic as you could ever get! Here's how to make it... Basic Cracked Wheat Cereal Water| 3 cups Organic Wheat, Cracked | 1 cup salt| 1/2 tsp Directions: In a quart sized pot, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the ring 3 cups water and 1/2-teaspoon salt to a boil. Add 1 cup…