Every magazine, cookbook, food show or health blog seems to be promoting foods to “superfood” status. Apparently it’s all about kale, chia seeds, coconut products and Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) By now you probably know I am not a lover of the “superfoods” label. I think all foods can be super, and that Quinoa can be … Read More »
Moist chocolate and Quinoa cake The original recipe is from Quinoa 365 days by Patricia and Carolyn, the Quinoa Sisters. I have adjusted it slightly. Ingredients 2/3 cup quinoa (this will be about 2 cups when cooked) 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup milk – could use almond milk if dairy free 4 large eggs… Read More »
Quinoa and Roast Vegetable Salad Serves two This salad is a great way of using left over roast vegetables, I have been known to make extra so I can make this salad as an easy lunch or dinner for the next day. Ingredients Selection of leftover roasted vegetables such as pumpkin, sweet potato, onions, capsicum,… Read More »
Summery Quinoa Salad Makes 4 servings. 1 cup uncooked quinoa (soak overnight if you remember) 1/2 red capsicum sliced 1 cup cucumber diced 2 tablespoons diced red onion 1 corn cob -kernels removed 2 ripe tomatos diced 1 ripe peach or nectarine sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 lemons, juiced… Read More »
IMPROVE YOUR DIET STARTING NOW With so much conflicting information out there, knowing what to eat for optimal health can be very confusing. Every day a new study is released claiming that certain foods are good or bad. Apparently we should all be avoiding grains, or eating only whole grains, eating butter, not eating butter, green… Read More »
Speedy Fish Stew Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes We all know that fish is full of important nutrients like omega 3 fats. Add some cooked tomatoes for their lycopene, an amazing antioxidant, garlic for its anti-inflammatory properties and some tasty fish stock and you have a nourishing meal in minutes. Ingredients 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil… Read More »