This is a roasted medley of sweet and white potatoes that we had with turkey leftovers. (Thanksgiving turkey and side dish recipes will follow shortly). I realized that we went through the sides much faster than the turkey, so I had to come up with something that did not require me to leave the house for groceries, and was a fix-it-and-forget-it … [Read more…]
Lemon Parsley Quinoa
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…]
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…]
Simple Salad
When you have very fresh summer produce, it is a shame to cover the flavor with heavy, creamy dressing. I prefer the light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the bright accent of lemon juice. The sumac adds another tangy layer of flavor. While the typical Levantine salad is finely chopped, being lazy every once in a while is perfectly fine. … [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…]