Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Cheesy Quinoa & Cauliflower Bake

My first experience with quinoa that I can remember is Marlina making this recipe.  It was a hit in our house and gone fast-too fast!  This was before quinoa became so popular.  I think what I most liked about it stands true to this day-it’s healthy & you can feel good about eating it.  Quinoa is definitely one of my favorite grains to work with-I love using it in salads or as a main dish. I love the vegetables added to this dish-I don’t eat a lot of cauliflower & leeks and the combination works out perfectly.  Plus the cheesy cheddar & dill flavor-you can’t beat thatJ Yum!  I’ll be sure to make this before I work-great leftovers & lunch!

P.S. Happy Canada Day! 

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Fall Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

I know I’ve talked about fall a lot lately, but today it’s all about snow.  Seriously, it’s freaking cold outside, it might just snow any day now!  I guess this wouldn’t exactly surprise me, considering I live in Northern BC.  I just need to prepare myself mentally for the cold we are about to experience! 

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Quinoa with Roasted Beets & Chive Vinaigrette

Quinoa…my favorite super food.  I’ve posted just a few of my favorite recipes.    Now I am adding another to this blog, and I sincerely hope you like it.  The earthy flavors from the beets pairs well with roasted garlic, feta & toasted walnuts and give this salad a nice flavor.  I’ve usually served this as a side to chicken, but I suppose any meat will do.  Or even by itself!  The vinaigrette isn’t overpowering, but subtle-which is why it goes so well with this salad. 

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Mexican Quinoa

I don’t know about you, but I love quinoa.  I don’t cook it as often as I should.  So when I saw this recipe, I was very excited that it had quinoa in it-plus I love the addition of Mexican flavors!