I can’t say the quinoa craze has really hit me, the few times I tried it I thought it tasted like dirt! But, then a friend made a salad that was good. So, I am giving it another try. And this is yummy!! Full of flavor, which I think is the key!! Mint, parsley, lemon juice & zest, balsamic, feta I think you are getting the idea! FLAVOR and lots of it!! Key to it not tasting like dirt, RINSE the quinoa and rinse it well!!Stars of the show
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Continue ReadingVisiting the Farmer’s Market is my favorite Saturday morning ritual and last Saturday these beets were calling my name! What to do with them? I pondered. And remembered a yummy salad I had ages ago and thought… Roasted Beet Salad sounded like a winner! Fresh beets, like anything in my opinion, fresh and local just taste better than what you find in the grocery. These, did not disappoint! Getting started… First, BEETS WILL STAIN THE HECK OUT OF EVERYTHING! Your hands included. I was a lovely magenta color until about Monday! Start by washing and I mean scrub the beets…
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Continue ReadingWhat’s cooking? Crockpot or Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken This is a dish that I came across year ago in a magazine and after a few tweaks, it has become a good to easy weeknight meal and a family favorite. It is so easy, you can cut and dump all the ingredients into your slow cooker in about 10 mins! Now, don’t be scared by the odd combo of food it works and it’s yummy!! I don’t even like raisins and I love them in this, just adds a sweet element. The original recipe uses a turkey tenderloin you can use…
