Comfort food. What that means to us is probably dictated by where we grew up, what our families enjoyed and what we have come to love over the years. It's different for every person. I think that for those of us here in the States, and likely in other countries as well, macaroni and cheese is pretty universally considered to fall into the comfort food category. I know it does for me, anyway. But mac & cheese is carby and as we get older, carbs have an annoying habit of wanting to stick ... Read More about Cheesy Quinoa Veggie Bake
Grains
Healthier Homemade Granola
Making granola, like making yogurt or tofu, was practically required for the Mother Earth News reading, funny cigarette smoking, barefoot live off the land types that we once were. I never bought granola back then, mostly because it was more expensive than making your own. Even the stuff in the co-op or health food store didn't compare in either price or flavor to what I could make myself. Unfortunately, my old recipe had an unbelievable amount of oil, making it very high in fat, and as we get ... Read More about Healthier Homemade Granola
Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a holiday meal this year, I think I may have it covered. This warm salad is not only a delicious side dish, but if you are feeding people with dietary restrictions or preferences, it will go a long way toward satisfying those folks. Vegetarians? Vegans? Gluten Free? Low Glycemic? Yes, yes, yes and yes - we have it all covered. This is hearty enough to be a satisfying main dish actually and pretty much has that whole balanced diet ... Read More about Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad