A Guide To Pasta and Grains

Various pasta and grains on a marble cutting board

This Guide To Pasta and Grains outlines the different types of pasta and grains, how to cook them, and ideas to try your hand at! Note: I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Pasta and Grains When it comes to the building blocks for so many amazing meals, pasta and grains areRead more ->

Southwest Quinoa Salad with Pickled Jalapeño Tahini Dressing

A Southwest salad topped with quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, cilantro, and red pepper

This Southwest Quinoa Salad with Pickled Jalapeno Tahini Dressing is flavor overload! Quinoa, fresh tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese top a bed of greens and is drizzled with a spicy and tangy pickled jalapeno tahini dressing. Lunchtime With A Kick This salad is the exact thing I make when I’m craving something lean but satisfying and spicy but flavorful. It’s a complete meal filledRead more ->

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Bacon, and Spinach

This Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Bacon, and Spinach is pure Autumnal comfort food! Smoky bacon adds depth to tender grains and greens. A delicious dinner for all! Stuffed Acorn Squash Are we squash lovers? We’re squash lovers. What’s not to like, folks? They serve as the perfect vessel for fillings of all sorts, or are delicious served simply roasted. They make enchilada sauces, serveRead more ->

Mezze Quinoa Salad (The Perfect Summer Lunch)

A bowl of quinoa mixed with roasted red peppers, parsley, olives, artichoke hearts, and hearts of palm

This Mezze Quinoa Salad is what dreams are made of: quinoa, artichokes, roasted red peppers, hearts of palm, olives, and a whole bunch of herbs tossed in a light and simple lemon vinaigrette. It doesn’t get much easier or delicious than this! This grain salad is the perfect healthy lunch or picnic side!  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links.Read more ->

Greek Dip

Greek dip on a pita chip

A favorite go-to snack when told, “Just bring an app!” Creamy, garlicky hummus serves as the base for this addictive dip. Quinoa tabbouleh packs the flavor punch, with parsley, mint, tomato, green onion, and rich olive oil. Equally delicious scooped with pita chips, veggies, or a spoon. Let me guess. You’re sick of bringing the same old appetizer that everyone expects you to bring. “Great.Read more ->

Kale, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas

Two kale and goat cheese mini frittatas on a plate

These Kale, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Mini Frittatas are a healthy breakfast – at home or to-go! Sautéed kale, roasted red pepper, quinoa, and creamy goat cheese make these mini frittatas fancy, but approachable. All About Eggs Eggs are a pretty consistent staple in my house. Poached for breakfast, hard-boiled for mid-day snacks, whisked into baked goods, or mixed with some s&p to dredge chicken in. IRead more ->

Quinoa Tabbouleh

This Quinoa Tabbouleh is a hearty and filling vegetarian salad! Quinoa, cucumber, tomato, and lots of herbs are tossed in a delicious lemony dressing.  Have Quinoa Tabbouleh, Will Travel Current Mood: #Jetset. I’m on a plane en route to Cabo, you guys.In June.Am I crazy? I think I could be. I am FOR SURE crazy about this recipe, though. Do you like quinoa? Fresh and seasonal ingredients?Read more ->

Marinated Kale Salad

Bright, flavorful, and fresh! This Marinated Kale Salad is perfect as a side or light lunch. The kale is marinated in a light lemon vinaigrette, and tossed with garbanzo beans, quinoa, and cherry tomatoes. Feel free to add your favorite protein to round it out! I love kale. Here it goes down….down in to my belly. Don’t like kale? Why? Is it too tough? TooRead more ->

Lemony Quinoa with White Beans & Artichokes

This Lemony Quinoa with White Beans & Artichokes is packed with protein, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. This salad is light, but super filling. Meal prep this delicious salad to enjoy for lunch all week long! Today was one of those days. I’m up early, inspired, ready to take on the day! And then that pile of to-do’s at work happened. That laundry I’veRead more ->