At the start of a new year, I like to have lots of healthy options at the ready to get me back into the swing of my usual, non-holiday lifestyle. That means filling my fridge with soups, stews and — ...

Spring is here, and that means summer’s racing toward us, and so is pool season. Even though just like with Christmas and New Year’s, how does summer surprise me, without fail, every year? At the risk ...

I had a light and refreshing salad bowl dinner at a friend’s home and decided to make one at home during these warm days. I used quinoa as the base for a vegetarian meal. Quinoa is an ancient grain ...

I was searching for a new vegetarian recipe recently and was hoping to make something with quinoa since I always get it on the salad bar but have actually never cooked it at home. I found exactly what ...

Last week we featured quinoa in a cabbage roll. You found out about the ancient seed treasured by the Incas and called “the mother grain”. Quinoa has a higher percentage of protein per serving than ...

Touted as a superfood, quinoa is high in protein, minerals and vitamins, and is easily adaptable for a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. Throw it in the shopping basket and give these great ...

Just back from a trip to Chile, where I was introduced to several delicious quinoa salads. It was a surprise to learn there are hundreds of different types of quinoas. The most common ones are white, ...

When I invite people to a party these days, the RSVPs usually come with a list of dietary restrictions. I want to make something that everyone can enjoy, whether it be vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy ...

Growing kids need lots of snacks and the last thing parents want is to feed their kids store bought junk food that is loaded ...