There is a ton of mint growing near the door to my basement, and here’s a wonderful way to use it up and show it off! Continue reading
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YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Tomato Quinoa Risotto
The most important part of this beautiful dish is the gorgeous tomatoes. First find the tomatoes, and then organize the rest of your ingredients. The rest will all come together beautifully once the tomatoes are chosen.
Plan to make this recipe only if you’re going to be around to keep your eye on it. It’s a great choice for a small group of friends planning to spend the day together and looking for something special to make. It goes great with a mixed green salad and a glass of wine. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Meal-in-a-Bowl in 20 Minutes!
Wondering what to make yourself for dinner tonight? Make a meal for two with this magnificent bowlful of flavor, or save half to take to work tomorrow. Then again, you might want to pack this meal-in-a-bowl for a picnic, or to eat once you get situated on that train or plane ride you’ve been planning. A very smart choice…and it sure beats those sad, little pretzels! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Passover Quinoa Pilaf
Last week I received a request for ideas about what to make during Passover. I knew I had to come up with something wonderful, so here’s a very special little recipe just for you, Nancy! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Black-Bean Quinoa Salad
Take this fresh, crunchy crock of BIG FLAVOR to a spring potluck, or serve it to friends at a celebratory luncheon, or pack a bowl for lunch at work, or fill up a large, colorful pottery bowl for the middle of the dinner table, along with a big bowl of tomato soup. Yes, it has a lot of ingredients, but that’s how you make the magic. You cannot go wrong with quinoa, and you cannot go wrong with this meal-in-one. I’m also sure you’ll be glad to know that it will keep in the fridge for a few days. You can make it as simply (canned beans, quinoa pre-made, store-bought lime juice) or as involved (heirloom beans, red quinoa, organic limes) as you like. It’ll be delicious either way — promise! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Quinoa, Squash and Bean Soup
Here’s a great, simple recipe from my friend’s friend’s daughter-in-law. We’re practically family! Check out Marci’s blog at veggingattheshore.com. You can say that YHIOYP sent you.
P.S. Note the regionalism in her blog title: that kind of talk is something you’ll hear only in Philadelphia and South Jersey. If you live in that part of the country, you would never say that you’re going to the beach. It’s “down the shore” for you! I have so many great memories of the Jersey shore, where the food is great and the living is easy. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: October Red Peppers, Spiced & Stuffed
Try this gorgeous fireworks of reds, oranges, and yellows on your tongue, and see what your tastebuds have to say about it! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Corn & Quinoa Salad
In case you’re wondering, THIS is what you should do with your roasted ears of corn! ‘Tis the season!! Continue reading