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The way buckwheat is often used in dishes, from pancakes to lentil salads, one would think it’s just another grain that healthy foodies swear by. Not so, says registered dietitian Betsy Ramirez.

1/2 cup cooked buckwheat 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk Pinch of cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios 1/4 cup diced pear Combine buckwheat with almond milk and a pinch of cinnamon.

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The correct ratio of grain and water is the main secret of crumbly buckwheat porridge. The classic proportion for cooking buckwheat is 1:2, that is, one glass of cereal will require two glasses of ...

My collection of vintage recipes booklets is an inspiration for many of these weekly columns. During this time of uncertainty we seek comfort and security, and often it is comfort food, especially ...