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Broccolini Tofu Stir-Fry with Cashews

I stir fried up this scrumptious mix of ingredients for a quick mid-week meal.  The recipe easily serves 4 as a side dish BUT I served it as a meal in a bowl along side cooked quinoa, with a slice of homemade gluten-free artisan bread and, well, we ate the whole thing! Tofu gets a … Continue reading

Cooking Class : Whole Meal Salads & Gluten Free Artisan Bread Class

While it’s still snowing in several parts of our country (and in our city) let’s dream about soon to be spring and then… summer! Our long days of summer in the northwest are beautiful…not too hot, clear and sunny.   We squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible.  I like to have whole meal … Continue reading

Main Dish Salads : Quinoa Tabbouleh

This traditional middle eastern salad is typically made with bulgur wheat but I prefer the finer texture that quinoa offers.  Quinoa boasts all of the necessary amino acids to make a complete protein, and with the addition of garbanzo beans and a variety of chopped veggies this salad gets moved into a vegan main dish status.  Not vegan? Serve … Continue reading

Smokey Summer Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes

Summertime may be the time you have a lot of visitors, which means more fun… and more people to feed. To keep costs down and to maximize on fun and minimize time in the kitchen, I stock the fridge with fresh fruit and a variety simple salads so family and friends can help themselves anytime … Continue reading

Toasted Quinoa Cornbread

Knowing how well quinoa pairs with corn, I found myself dreaming of a gluten-free corn bread with toasted & cooked quinoa as a main ingredient.  The creation so dominated my mind that I awoke one morning having literally dreamt about it.  Others dream of adventures and heroism, I dream about food… Ho hum.  After a google … Continue reading

Kale – Cilantro Pesto with Toasted Quinoa and Black Beans

It’s that wonderfully crazy time of year again when I vow not to over spend, not to over commit, and not to over eat. It’s an extra ordinary challenge with the on going shopping lists, seasonal sights and sounds to attend, and beautifully decorated confections all over the place. My goal is to stay healthy, … Continue reading