Yay, it’s one of my favorite days of the month, my Secret Recipe Club reveal day for February! I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
Quinoa, Grape and Toasted Almond Salad
February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you've been following this blog, you've obviously figured out that we’re on a quinoa kick in my family. I’ve already spoken about some of the health benefits to this super grain. And, I’ve most recently shared our latest Quinoa recipe fave: Cheesy Veggie Quinoa. The best part about our new whole grain discovery? My kids actually ask for it. Totally unsolicited. Last night each person in the family chose a new ingredient to add to our quinoa base. The final result was a salad that was light and simple yet bursting with crunch … [Read more...]
Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bake @ P&G Home Made Simple
February 20, 2013 By 4 Comments
If you’re looking for a highly nutritious carbohydrate, that can not only help you stay lean but also helps to maximize your energy levels, then Quinoa (keen-wah) is your answer. Did you know it’s a gluten-free, cholesterol-free whole grain? Did you know it contains more calcium, iron, and protein than wheat, and….quinoa is almost always organic? Have I peaked your interest level yet? Well, check out my latest recipe for a Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bake featured over at P&G Home Made Simple. I'm thrilled to be a contributing … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
January 28, 2013 By 12 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for January. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases their dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not … [Read more...]
