Quinoa stuffed peppers

Quinoa stuffed peppers

Quinoa fiesta or the perfect quinoa Sliced fresh mozzarella Red, yellow, green or orange peppers (or ALL colors which is amazing colors) Preheat oven to 425 F. Make quinoa fiesta  or the perfect quinoa (click link for recipes). Core and hollow peppers, place cleaned peppers in large pan (preferably cast iron) on high heat and turn to … Continue reading »

Secret to making the Perfect Quinoa

Secret to making the Perfect Quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa thoroughly in cold water. Place in a pot over low heat no liquid yet. add EVOO minced garlic squeeze of Braggs liquid amino squeeze 1/2 lemon (or 1-2 capful of liquid lemon) stir with a wooden spoon while quinoa “toasts” a bit for about 1-2 minutes THEN add 2 cups … Continue reading »

20 minute meal Quinoa Fiesta

20 minute meal Quinoa Fiesta

1 cup quinoa 1/2 can corn 1 can navy (whites) beans 1/2 red onion – diced 1/4 cup EVOO 1 fresh lemon fresh cilantro fresh basil salt pepper Cayenne Rinse quinoa and bring to boil 1 cup quinoa per 2 cups liquid (for the perfect quinoa please see secret to making the perfect quinoa and variations) … Continue reading »

Create a garden patio on a budget

Create a garden patio on a budget

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Container plants are an easy affordable way to drastically change the look of any patio. Terra cotta pots are available at your local Home Depot and are an inexpensive way to create an area full of flowers, plant and herbs. Great idea for renters, all the work you do you … Continue reading »

Easy, Simple, Light, Summer Pasta

Easy, Simple, Light, Summer Pasta

Follow my blog with Bloglovin rigatoni pasta asparagus – bottoms trimmed broccoli – cut green bell pepper – diced red bell pepper – diced yellow squash – sliced thin EVOO – approx. 1/4 cup Garlic – 2 cloves minced Lemon – 1/2 Handfull of fresh basil Handful of fresh parsley Cook pasta according to directions … Continue reading »