Quinoa is one of my favorite foods to cook. It is consindered a superfood & it is a whole grain that is a complete protein Quinoa is
gluten-free & makes a great addition to soups, side dishes or even
an exciting main dish, like this Lemon Confetti Quinoa & Shrimp
dish. Confetti is my version of a medley of seasonal & colorful
veggies that are diced fine & added to this quinoa dish, rice or
even small pasta salads. Quinoa is a newcomer to most, & if you
are not familiar with it, it may come be a little intimidating to work
with. Never fear ~ it is as simple to cook as it is to cook rice.
The only trick is to measure out the amount of quinoa that
you are going to use & rinse it under cold running water
before you cook it. I will add chicken, seafood or beef
stock instead of water, to add flavor to the quinoa.
Then just add your protein and/or veggies.
Enjoy
Baked Ziti...how many times in your life have you had baked ziti @ a party with just ziti, sauce & cheese? Nothing wrong with the combo, but adding different ingredients like, shrimp, scallops, grilled chicken, sausage, turkey meatballs or even pancetta! Try grilled veggies, spinach, mushrooms or roasted peppers & add ricotta. Using pastas like, orriechette, rigatoni or bowties instead of ziti will make for a more gourmet looking ziti for your next party...or dinner!
Beef & Black Bean Chili (Bison, chicken or turkey)
Hearty Chicken & Veggie Noodle
~Twice Baked Potatoes~ So many delicious morsels to add to this beloved side dish! Bacon & Cheddar ~ is just the beginning~ ..........stay tuned! 
Quinoa is one of my favorite foods to cook. It is consindered a 
