Buckwheat porridge is a warm, comforting start to the day. Cook buckwheat groats in water or milk until creamy. Top with fresh berries, like blueberries or strawberries, for added antioxidants and ...

What would you do with a one-pound bag of toasted buckwheat groats, a.k.a. kasha? If you’re like most Ashkenazi Jews, you’d probably cook up kasha varnishkes, the Jewish “soul food” side dish made of ...

The interest in various grains and legumes continues to grow. For instance, farro - which we first mentioned in a 1995 Chronicle "What's New" column - is increasingly popular. It got its start on a ...

Buckwheat needs no introduction. Its flour is commonly stirred into our pancake batter, used to make soba noodles, and often can be found in multigrain breads and crackers. Buckwheat groats, however, ...

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.

Buckwheat groats may sound like an old-school ingredient used only by Russian grandmothers and porridge enthusiasts, but it's actually a useful addition to any gluten-free pantry. The little seeds are ...