Tag Archives: quinoa
New Beginnings: Quinoa with Feta, Tomatoes, and Basil, tossed with a lemon vinaigrette
Quinoa is my current magical grain of choice, but with summer having finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest, I wanted to dress things up a bit. Continue reading
Filed under Health Conscious, Salads, Seasonal Cooking, Vegetarian
Coconut infused quinoa, topped with a ginger vegetable medley saute and seared wild sea scallops.
I wish I had snapped a picture of this dish because it was so tasty, so easy, and so pretty.
It actually came out of my rummaging through my cupboards and fridge trying to come up with something for dinner that wouldn’t require me to leave the house. The result? Subtly infused quinoa with coconut milk, a delicious stir-fry of vegetables, and beautiful golden brown seared scallops. Continue reading
Filed under Health Conscious, Seafood
15-Minute-Meals: Alaskan Cod with Citrus Wine Sauce, Roasted Asparagus, and Quinoa
I’ve recently decided I’m going to run the Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon. Why? I’m honestly not sure. Perhaps it’s because I’m a glutton for punishment, or rather it’s the peer pressure of a number of my friends and family doing it. Or it could be the ever unattainable goal to be perfectly in-shape, toned, and fit like the women I see on the covers of the magazine while buying my triple-whipped brie or multiple bottles of Malbec. Whatever the reason…I’m doing it. Which means I’ve got 13 weeks to get in shape to run 13 miles. Seems reasonable. Continue reading
Filed under 15-Minute-Meals, Health Conscious, Seafood
