Strawberry Rhubarb Quinoa
Well, after making the mini pies, I had some strawberries and rhubarb left over. I usually put some sort of fruit in my quinoa (peaches, pineapple, mango, grapes, etc), so I thought I’d give it a try....
View ArticleStuffing and Turkey Roulade
Well, it’s time for the pre-Thanksgiving round-up. After several lovely meals for the holiday, I can say I’m done with turkey until next year. Not including turkey sandwiches or ground turkey. But the...
View ArticleMediterranean Citrus Couscous
As you might know by now, I love citrus. The olives in this recipe give it a nice salty, earthy bite and balances out the bright freshness of the citrus. Cooking this couscous in the juice really...
View ArticleQuinoa with Snap Peas and Mint
I’m a big fan of quinoa because it reminds me of pasta but it’s actually a seed so it’s healthier. You can basically treat it as you would any small pasta and it works, although my favorites are...
View ArticleSquash Blossom Risotto
I haven’t made risotto in a while, and I had almost forgotten how wonderful it is. Risotto should be loose and a little runny, not a tight little ball when scooped onto a plate. I finished this one...
View ArticleGrilled Shrimp with Herbed Rice
While we are once again doing the Bon Appetit Food Lovers Cleanse, I’ve reserved some posts to keep you busy. These could probably even be considered cleanse-worthy, so enjoy some healthy food in the...
View ArticleTurkey Quinoa Stuffed Roasted Eggplant
The original version of this dish was made with ground beef and breadcrumbs, which is delicious but not as healthy as I wanted today. I had some leftover cooked quinoa in the fridge, so I decided to...
View ArticleStuffed Poblanos
I love chili rellenos, but they’re not exactly the most healthy of foods. These stuffed poblanos are my new favorite way to each chilis, and they’re the perfect complete dish. The salty bite of feta...
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