This whole dish came about because I had frozen mushroom broth left over from soaking morel mushrooms for a recipe contest. I came in third place, by the way. Not bad for my first attempt at something like that! « Continue »
KISS: Curried Quinoa with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
It has been a crazy week so far. Spring break begins on Friday, and there is much to do beforehand. But then, I have a full week of staycation! I cannot wait. « Continue »
Mexican Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I’ve tried a variety of stuffed pepper recipes. What I’ve learned from my experimentation is there is really only ONE key ingredient.« Continue »
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad and M²T³ Event
After thoroughly enjoying my first experience with roasted celery, I was itching to incorporate it into a dish. On Sunday, I had volunteered to bring a vegetarian side-dish to Jeff and Marla‘s house, since Jeff’s mom does not eat meat. It was the perfect opportunity to introduce roasted celery to everyone!« Continue »
KISS: Cauliflower Stirfry and Quinoa
Another quick, delicious, and healthy meal idea. And if you like participating in “Meatless Monday”, this is the perfect recipe to try. « Continue »
Sweet Potato Chips
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables. And with potatoes being readily available at the grocery store right now, I keep stocking up.
Craving (Quinoa) Stuffing!
In anticipation of Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!), I’ve been craving the flavors associated with that fantastic dinner: warm dishes, full of savory herbs, accented by seasonal vegetables and fruits. « Continue »
KISS: Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash and Sauteed Swiss Chard
I hope everyone is having a great week! We are still swimming in winter squash around here (I’m not complaining!), so I’ve been including it in many of our dinners. « Continue »
Seasoned Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
It was a very hectic week around here. Dinner needed to be easy to prepare—so here’s one of our meals where I let the oven do most of the work, and added some quick-cooking quinoa. « Continue »
Caramelized Onion and Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms
Recently, I had two portobello mushrooms that needed to be used. Usually, I’d chop them up and toss them into a dish with other veggies.
But sometimes that feels like such a waste. If I’m just going to chop them up, then why not use some button or cremini mushrooms? If I have a couple of hearty portobellos, I should take advantage of that and leave them in tact! So I did.
Lemon Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Quinoa
For a quick, healthy and filling dinner last week, I made some minor adjustments to a Martha Stewart recipe I found. I usually roast them–which is delicious–but I was in the mood to try something new.
