When I get done walking or riding my bike in hundred degree temps, the last thing I want to do is fire up the oven to make dinner. So, I like to come home to a cool house, make quinoa (or use left over already cooked quinoa) and throw different ingredients in it for a … Continue reading →
Hey, there. How ya’ll doin’? 🙂 This recipe and the following Cauliflower Soup recipe are both from http://www.simplyquinoa.com You make one or both of these if you’d like. Before you make the following recipes, please bake your chickpeas ahead of time. So do this step first: Baked Chickpeas: (topping) Drain and rinse one can of … Continue reading →
I know you’re spent, so let’s keep it simple, k? Make this simple, healthy bowl meal, and then go have a seat, preferably with your softest blanket and biggest fuzzy socks and watch your favorite program or favorite online video series on YouTube. Everything is gonna be alright. Make quinoa according to package directions and … Continue reading →
Healing Bowl “Oh my my, oh hell yeah, honey put on your party dress, buy me a drink, sing me a song, take me as I come cuz I can’t stay long!” – And you won’t want to if this is what’s for dinner! Get home NOW, because THIS IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! This little ditty … Continue reading →
Get your toothpicks out cuz yer gonna need ’em for this! And boy oh boy is it worth it! Addicting! WOW! This recipe came up in my newsfeeds on Facebook about a week and a half ago. I had all the ingredients but just got around to making it last night. The recipe comes from … Continue reading →
Mexican Quinoa Bowl We probably eat quinoa several times a week. It’s so versatile you can really do just about anything you can dream up with it. I’ve made it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time. It’s a complete protein and super healthy to eat when looking for protein options as a vegetarian. I … Continue reading →
I wasn’t going to post this because it’s more of a concoction than a recipe, but my husband convinced me that lots of people need something simple and healthy to throw together in a pinch and this is one of our “go to” meals. This is the perfect meal to make when you have a crisper … Continue reading →
A great little snack that’s easy to make. Quinoa is packed full of protein and it’s so versatile you can pair almost anything with it. Buy a mini muffin pan and let the experimenting begin! These are great for a quick grab and go, I pack them in my husband’s lunch and kids would love … Continue reading →
This homemade comfort stew takes an exotic twist with curry and cinnamon and is so delicious my husband was trying to say, “this is a keeper” before he even got his fork out of his mouth. Yes, it’s that good. The quinoa pilaf made with toasted almonds, apricots and parsley for the side, brings this … Continue reading →
Who says winter weather calls for heavier, hotter foods? Today was 77 degrees and sunny here in NE Ohio! Great weather for the end of October, so… I opened every window in my house, blared my radio and be bopped around as I made a light salad, just like in the summer time!  This is healthy and … Continue reading →