Friday, May 5, 2017, is Cinco de Mayo (translated “the 5th of May”) – in America this day gives us an excuse and a reason to eat yummy Mexican food! Cinco de Mayo (pronounced: [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo]; Spanish for “Fifth of May”) is a celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate… [Read More]
Quinoa
tasty tuesday: quinoa pomegranate pistachio salad
I went to a gathering of an online group a couple of weekends ago in Greenville SC. It is always such fun to meet people IRL (in real life). There were eight of us and the day was nothing short of delightful. A lot of laughs, encouragement and we even did a craft! FUN! Our… [Read More]
tasty tuesday – chopped greek salad
(Photo from Penzey’s Catalog) Chopped Greek Salad with Quinoa & Craisins Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cucumber (or two), peeled, seeded if desired, and chopped 2 large tomatoes or a bunch of grape tomatoes to equal, chopped 1/2 – 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: mediterranean quinoa salad
Okay, this is a repeat recipe BUT I thought if I added a printable you’d forgive me! And, also because I love this salad so much I’ve been thinking about it and will make it this week! Several years ago, on a whim, I entered this recipe into a Better Homes & Garden meatless main… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: panera soup knock-off
My daughter and I stopped at a Panera Bread on our recent road trip and because I try to eat gluten-free as often as possible I chose their new soup: Lentil/Quinoa/Kale, I got it with chicken. They also serve the same soup with egg – chopped hard-boiled eggs. I like eggs but the sound of… [Read More]
tasty tuesday – mexican quinoa bake
Disclaimer: I have not tried this recipe yet but because I love to cook with Quinoa as a substitute for meat, this is at the top of my to-make list! I have everything in the pantry! Soon, maybe tonight! Mexican Quinoa Bake (from adashofsanity.com) Ingredients 14.5 oz carton Mexican Style Tomato Soup (Campbell’s makes… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: broccoli-quinoa casserole
Our weather is still a bit chilly – and comfort food is the order of the day! This recipe was tried, tested, and found to be delicious! One – 10 oz cream of broccoli soup (or mushroom), (Progresso makes a creamy mushroom soup that is gluten-free). 1/3 cup mayo 2 T milk 1-1/4 cups any… [Read More]
Cooking with Quinoa
Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is not a true cereal grain but rather the botanical fruit of an herb plant. It is treated in cooking as a grain. Quinoa contains more protein than any other grain. Quinoa’s protein is of an unusually high quality – it is a complete protein, with an essential amino acid balance close… [Read More]