Tag "Quinoa"

Fall

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa and I have not had an easy time of it. To be honest, my first few attempts at making it as it became more and more popular resulted in

Grains & Rice

Gluten Free Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

You know the way Laura and Ceri feel about pancakes? Well, that’s how I feel about quinoa salad. I just love the stuff, in no small part because the work

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Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad

I am probably the only person who gives up gluten and promptly gains 5 pounds by recipe testing desserts. Gah! Thank god it’s summer, and time for salads: interesting, satisfying,

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Chef Notes: Amanda’s Secret Staple

I had never heard of quinoa until culinary school.  It’s not something you see in your grandmother’s pantry in Alabama.  And honestly, the first time or two I had it

Nutrition

What’s So Great About Alternative Grains

Remember back in the 70’s and early 80’s when pasta was white and rice was white and bread was…..well you get it. I of course have only heard of those

Grains & Rice

Quinoa Porridge

Esme would eat oatmeal porridge every day of her life if we were willing to make it. Hottest day in July? No matter, she wants porridge. I was interviewing nutrition

Grains & Rice

Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Esme’s third birthday didn’t fall on one of her “school” days at daycare (yes, I call it school to lessen my guilt, what about it?) but her class wanted to