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Grilled Vegetables with Quinoa, Pine Nuts and Feta

Grilled vegetables and quinoa

Is Spring starting to show itself where you live?  The Cherry trees are in bloom, tiny leaves are starting to appear on the Maple trees and Daffodils are popping up everywhere!  I love Spring and the warmer temperatures that it brings!  So take off the grill cover because it’s time to fire it up and get cookin! I am always looking for ways to get more veggies into my families [...]

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Tagged as: gluten-free, quinoa

Zucchini Pineapple Muffins

Zuchinni Muffins

I love to bake and have yummy muffins on hand for my kids and these are no exception!  There is nothing like the delicious smell of cinnamon and spice coming from your oven to get your mouth-watering.  Even if you weren’t hungry you are now!  What’s even better is baking wholesome goodies that not only taste amazing but are also really beneficial for those growing bodies! Most baked goods you [...]

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Tagged as: bread, breakfast, freezer, kids, muffins, quinoa, snack

Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed quinoa poblanos

Meatless meals are on the rise and it is no wonder with sky rocketing reports of cancer, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.  By cutting meat out of just one meal a week you reduce the amount of saturated fats in your family’s diet and give them an extra does of veggies and fiber rich grains and beans.  And who knows – maybe you’ll all learn to like the change. This dish [...]

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Tagged as: gluten-free, main course, quinoa

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Port Sauce and Herb Quinoa

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Port Sauce

If you are skipping the resturant scene this year and staying in for Valentine’s Day here is a great dish to make for your special someone!  Packed full of flavor and nutrition this meal will leave your tastebuds happy and your tummy satisfied. Quinoa is a complete protien and has all nine amino acids, full of fiber and goes with just about anything – so you can’t lose with it as [...]

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Tagged as: main course, quick, quinoa

Quinoa Protein Bars

Quinoa Protein Bars

Since Moms RUN This Town and Green Plate Rule have teamed up to host the Heart Healthy 5K / 10K / Half Marathon virtual race this month I thought it would be good to talk about foods that are important for fueling your body before and refueling your body after a strenuous workout or run.  I quickly learned while training for the marathon what foods I could and could not [...]

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Tagged as: chia seeds, fitness, freezer, gluten-free, kids, quinoa, running, snack, vegan

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