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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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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Try the Six Ingredient Challenge hosted by Hobo Mama and Anktangle! We’ve completed a six-week path to eat more whole foods, guided by one simple rule: Buy foods with six ingredients or fewer. And we’re blogging about our journey on the way. This week we’re answering the question: What are your final thoughts and …
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Welcome to the Festival of Food Carnival. In celebration of the tradition of Easter chocolates, we’re sharing recipe ideas for healthier alternatives – sweets and treats featuring real cocoa. Hosted by Diary of a First Child and Hybrid Rasta Mama, you’re welcome to join us next time, or if you have a previously published recipe …
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Join the Six Ingredient Challenge hosted by Hobo Mama and Anktangle! We’re on a six-week path to eat more whole foods, guided by one simple rule: Buy foods with six ingredients or fewer. And we’re blogging about our journey on the way. This week we’re answering the question: How is the Six Ingredient Challenge going …
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I recently had a delicious black bean burger while out and about with my kids. It seems that everyday since I had that burger I have been craving another one. I finally set out in my kitchen to make a homemade veggie black bean burger that would satisfy my craving. I enjoy spicy foods but …
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I was planning on making black bean brown rice enchiladas for dinner tonight. That is until I realized I was out of brown rice. I tried to remain calm. This really threw me for a loop. I was stressed and ready for a calm and easy evening. I cleaned house all day today because …
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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 needed to add some pep to my step after all of the holiday hoopla so I started my day with an energy boost juice. A friend shared the recipe from Homestead Survival. The kids get so excited when they see me pull out our juicer, they take turns adding the fruits and veggies into the …
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Everyone knows by now that I love quinoa. I have really been wanting to try a spicy shrimp quinoa dish but the kiddos were requesting quinoa for dinner on this night so spicy was not an option. I took inventory of our refrigerator and created a delicious kid friendly ginger shrimp quinoa recipe. As with …
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