This was our side dish tonight along with the previously posted Tahini Salad – Salata Tahina The lemon is very subtle in this dish. It just adds some brightness to the earthy quinoa. You could certainly double it if you would like a more pronounced lemon flavor. Lemon Parsley Quinoa 2 cups uncooked quinoa 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons … [Read more…]
Chicken Soup
I have a pretty bad cold, so I decided that I needed some real Chicken Soup for the soul…..fragrant, comforting, and warm. There is some research that proves that chicken soup does actually provide some relief for colds. This soup has lots of garlic, onion, and parsley. I like to add ginger and hot pepper to soup when one of us has a cold … [Read more…]
Mediterranean Meatballs with Tahini Sauce (Kofta with Tahini)
Kofta 1 pound ground beef (or lamb or turkey) half a small onion, finely minced or grated finely chopped parsley 1-2 cloves garlic, minced spices – ¼ to ½ a teaspoon of : allspice, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon or nutmeg, paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cooking oil of your choice Combine all kofta ingredients in a bowl, and … [Read more…]
Savory Baked Winter Squash
I went to a local farm and garden center this past weekend. We got a haul of buttercup squash, acorn squash, and a cute little thing that my son asked me to get ….a Pokemon squash. Of course he would be interested in a squash with the same name as a cartoon character. Hey, whatever makes kids choose and eat healthy food is fine with me 🙂 It … [Read more…]
Cheesy Baked Zucchini, Mushroom, Spinach and Rice
This dish falls under the heading of “semi-homemade”. While I consider it very important to have a wide variety of from-scratch meals, it is also necessary to have a repertoire of dishes that are easy to put together for a busy weeknight. The “semi” part comes in the form of a spiced rice packet, and jarred marinara sauce. It is inspired by Eat. … [Read more…]
Quinoa Chickpea Pilaf
We love quinoa, especially since my kids eat it happily – always a plus. We had this tonight to go with a chicken and veggie tray bake, salad, and Greek yogurt. Quinoa Chickpea Pilaf ½ small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces chickpeas, … [Read more…]