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 »