Best Millet Recipes

Here's a hearty, flavorful dish that takes care of a few special diet needs your guests may have. It can simultaneously serve as a gluten-free, vegetarian side dish or a main course for four. Use any mushrooms you like, including cremini, oyster, or portobello. For extra flavor and vegetarian protein, garnish with chopped toasted walnuts.

If you're a fan of couscous, then you might like this healthy summer vegetable whole-grain pilaf. Millet is a grain that cooks up nice and dry like couscous but with a chewier texture. Many historians point to its origins in China, where millet was used to make flour for noodles. Unlike many whole grains, millet cooks quickly, in 20 minutes or less. The dressing for this recipe has a touch of honey in it; it's not cloying or candy-like in its flavors as honey-based dressings can sometimes become. Instead, it delivers a subtle sweetness to the pilaf that doesn't mask the naturally smoky flavor of the grilled vegetables. Click here to see Quinoa and Beyond: 7 Great Recipes.

This recipe for gluten-free pizza crust is the perfect canvas for cooking creativity. Top it with anything you like for a family-friendly dinner that is as fun to make as it is to eat.      Click here to see Land of the Gluten-Free: 10 Iconic American Recipes Without the Wheat