Over at my house we just love Quinoa (specifically Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Quinoa). It's quick and easy to make, and it's super healthy as well. Being a vegetarian it's hard to get enough protein in my diet sometimes, but quinoa definitely makes the job a lot easier. Plus, I love the taste of it...it's a must whether you live a vegetarian life style or not. Quinoa is the perfect substitute when it comes to making rice. I knew when I saw this recipe from Damn Delicious that I had to make it asap! This 'Fried rice' came together so well, it's been added to my ...
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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Peas
We hosted a Memorial Day BBQ a few weeks, and I knew I had to come up with a delicious cold salad for the occasion. Since I was little, I have always loved pasta salad in the summer. My mom used to make it all the time, and throw in whatever veggies we had on hand or in the garden. It was always so good! I've been trying to grow a couple herbs and veggies this year, so I thought I could make use of my basil plant and make some savory homemade pesto. I adore anything with pesto, so this was a no brainer for me. One thing I realized while grocery shopping ...
Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Up until last year, I had never even had Brussels sprouts, but for some reason I had a bad mental image of them. People always talk about how they aren't very tasty, or grew up hating them. Well, I think things have changed, or maybe cooking styles have changed, because if you cook these little green vegetables right, they are so delicious! First I tried roasting them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.....success! I think the key is letting them get a little brown and crisp on the outer layers. A little burn is good in the case of Brussels sprouts! Next, I ...
‘Taco Bell’ Mexican Pizzas
When I was in high school, I used to love going to Taco Bell after work and ordering the Mexican Pizza. I don't know what it was about it...maybe the crunch of the tortillas and the mix of cheese and enchilada sauce? Whatever it was, it got me every time. Then, one night after work I went to the drive-thru, ordered my pizza, and drove off....without my change! When I got home I realized my mistake, so I called and asked to talk to the manager. They said they would count out the register drawer when they closed, and would refund my change. Sure enough, I never ...
Crispy Pressed Tofu with Garlic & Mint
You may remember last week when I posted a review for the EZ Tofu Press, and now I am excited to share a tofu recipe with you, and have a giveaway! Ben, the creator of the EZ Tofu Press has been generous to offer a EZ Tofu Press to a reader! I am going to share this delicious recipe with you first, and then at the end of the post give you the details on the giveaway. I was so excited to use my tofu press and found a yummy sounding, yet unconventional recipe to try it out with. I am very used to eating the typical tofu with soy sauce or some Asian sauce alike. ...
Poppy Seed Fruit Salad with Citrus Honey Glaze
Last weekend my boss was hosting a baby shower, and she asked me to prepare a few things for the event. It was a toss up between this fruit salad, or a more plain berry fruit salad, but in the end this one won. I wasn't sure about it when I first read the ingredients because I thought the glaze sounded a little funky. However, my suspicions were put to rest when it was all put together. This Poppy Seed Fruit Salad with Citrus Honey Glaze is so simple, yet so pretty and tasty. The poppy seeds and almonds give it an added crunch, and the honey citrus glaze add a pop ...