Staple Corner: How to Make Your Own Vegetable Stock

Many recipes call for vegetable stock instead of water. It's easy to make your own and a good way to use up vegetables that have lost ...

Staple Corner: Oat Porridge for Two

By now everyone is familiar with the advice to eat whole grains as part of their daily diet, but many people still don't know how to g...

Staple Corner: Quinoa and Millet

Quinoa is one of the most nutritious grains available as it contains a nearly perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids, and is v...

Staple Corner: How to Make Your Own Garam Masala Spice Blend

As some of my readers might not have ready access to some of the spice mixtures that will appear in these pages, I will be providing recipe...

Staple Corner: Brown Rice and Millet

Although it's always a treat to try new dishes, most cooks have a ready supply of staple recipes on hand, and Lisa's Kitchen is no d...