Category Archives: Quinoa
Southwest Chicken Mango Quinoa
I love quinoa. Ask me 2 years ago, and I’d never heard of it. Weird how 2 years ago, one hadn’t ever heard of an ancient grain before, but so it goes! I love how quick it cooks up (perfect for those “What’s for supper today” days). I love the nutty flavour it has behind it. That you can eat it hot or cold, and it’s great either way. And I love that you can do anything with it. Flavour it anyway you want. You want it to be filled with Greek flavours? Done! How about a nice creamy dessert … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Side Dishes
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Creamy Quinoa Apple Crunch
Alright, everyone. The Philly judges have spoken, and this Baking Beauty is not going to the finals in Toronto. I do feel that they made an error, because I not only make AMAZING food using the cream cheese, but I also do it gluten-free. Which, in my books, is rockin’ it! But, so it goes. One door has been closed, now I need to figure out which window is open. Thank you guys all so much for the encouragement along the way, and the emails and comments on Facebook, I really appreciate it. I’ve still got more dessert recipes to … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Misc. Sweets/Candy, Quinoa
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Real Women of Philadelphia – Side Dish Entries
Well, the weeks continue to fly by, and this week we’re submitting entree recipes. Looks like by Sunday night, there will be a LOT of entries. You can view all the entries HERE. Some amazing dishes submitted already. Right now, I’m going to share the recipes that I submitted for the side dish week though. These are both so quick, and so delicious, I’m sure you’ll love them. Creamy Dill, Tomato and Cucumber Salad I don’t know why, but I forgot to take a picture of this salad after I made it. Sorry about that. But, I have a video, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Quinoa, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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Waldorf Inspired Quinoa Salad
This salad isn’t a Waldorf salad in the traditional sense, but it takes a lot of the same great flavours of a Waldorf salad, and combines it with the power-house seed, quinoa. I made this for supper one day while we were having BBQ beef ring and potato salad, it was like summer. So great to get some of those lighter, make-ahead-salad meals in, now that the weather is finally warming up. This salad was fantastic the up until the 3rd day, and then it was gone. But, the apples did not brown, the yogurt dressing did not get runny, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Quinoa, Salads, Side Dishes
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Greek Quinoa Salad
Yum! If I had the ingredients on hand, I’d make this salad again. But, I don’t have any feta cheese. Or quinoa right now either. Shoot, guess I’ll just have to be patient and wait a little longer. We (read “the adults”) really loved this salad. I can’t wait until the summer, when I know I will make it more often. It is a great cold salad, although I’m sure if you were impatient, you could eat it warm as well.
Posted in Quinoa, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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Quinoa and Black Beans
We had this for supper last night, together with Salsa Chicken and let me tell you, I’m really looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch. Before this past summer, I’d never had quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is like a gluten-free super food. It is loaded with protein and other vitamins & minerals. It cooks up really quickly, and depending on the seasonings used, can be mild, spicy, sweet or savoury. My husband and I enjoy it as a side dish, and the kids are getting used to it (they seem to be potato & noodle lovers, rice and quinoa are … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Beans, Quinoa, Salads, Side Dishes
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