I am always creating trying out new quinoa recipes. Some never make it to the point of me raving about them because they just aren’t that good. Today I made toasted almond quinoa salad and I am ready to share away because it was GOOD! If you have read any of my posts before you …
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My husband loves scallops. It is nearing time for him to travel for work again so I have been whipping up meals that he especially will enjoy. This week I made Asian toasted quinoa salad using scallops. This dish is very versatile you can easily substitute shrimp or chicken and if you desire a vegetarian …
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I have been trying out various veggie meatball recipes since I quit eating meat. Months ago, I pinned a quinoa and sweet potato meatball recipe that I found over at Peachy Nutrition. I often Pin and forget on Pinterest but this veggie meatball dish kept popping into my head. I could not stop thinking about …
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If you are looking for a quick, easy, and delicious quinoa recipe, this one is for you! Even if you weren’t looking and simply stumbled upon this recipe I promise that you will not be disappointed. I serve spicy quinoa and corn salad as a main dish most of the time. It is also compliments …
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I splurged during many recent holiday celebrations. I ate many foods that I typically avoid. When I woke up this morning I was paying the price….I felt lousy. “You are what you eat” came to mind. I had been eating crap and that is exactly how I felt. I knew that it was time to end my …
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I have been hearing so many positive health benefits of kale and have been looking for ways to add it to my families diet. If you haven’t already heard here are some of the health benefits of kale. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber, and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only …
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I love refried beans. I use them whenever I make tacos or quesadillas. I also like them on a tortilla with cheese. I decided it was time to make homemade refried beans. I looked over a ton of recipes, many called for lard or bacon grease, I really didn’t want to go that route. I found one …
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This is one of our families favorite vegetable side dishes. This dish goes well with almost anything. From feta stuffed peppers, fish, and grilled chicken. If you have children the sauce makes this one a winner. I have to keep an eye on Ava because I often catch her eating the sauce with a spoon! …
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I had always hear about couscous but never eaten it and certainly had never cooked it. I wasn’t even sure if couscous was a grain or pasta. I can now tell you that couscous is a pasta and that I prefer the whole wheat variety. I have found that couscous is very versatile. It has …
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I am in love with quinoa! An awesome friend of mine introduced me to it, honestly I had never even heard of it before, I am now hooked. I have eliminated processed foods from our home and have found that this veggie quinoa pilaf replaces the boxed seasoned rice that I used to make. See …
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