Gluten Free Recipes

Although to date I don’t have a ton of gluten free recipes on the website, this is definitely a category you should keep an eye on. I first started experimenting with eating gluten free this month (March 2012), after reading the book Wheat Belly. After two weeks, I have no plans to reintroduce wheat into my diet which means a lot more gluten free recipes to come!

Roasted Cauliflower & Quinoa with Lemon Tahini Sauce

May 20, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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When I was growing up, cauliflower was merely a vehicle for lots of ranch dressing. I never really wanted to eat it but you had to have something to dip into your ranch. I’ll never forget my first encounter with roasted cauliflower. I was in my early 30′s, engaged and we had been invited over [...]

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Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole

May 15, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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It goes without saying that the last (almost) six weeks have been chaotic for our family. I’m not sure anything can prepare you for the sleep deprivation and fatigue that comes along with the blessing of a new baby. Even having done it twice before. It’s kinda like child birth. The memory of how hard [...]

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Broccoli Quinoa Salad

May 11, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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This time of year, I can’t get enough of salads. It makes sense. The weather is warmer and eating lighter is natural. Produce gets a little cheaper and better looking. And of course, there is the ever looming swimsuit season. (Which this new mama isn’t going to think about this year.) If you happen to [...]

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Spicy Sausage Quinoa Polenta Bake

May 8, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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In my book, casseroles are one of God’s gifts to mom’s. Few things feel better than knowing that dinner is already made in the fridge or freezer. I love having the answer when hubby asks “Thoughts on dinner?”. I also love knowing that even though life is more than a little crazy right now we [...]

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Oven Roasted Tomato, Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

May 6, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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You know the best thing about being an “old” mom of a new baby? Perspective. When the boys were little I declared myself “not a baby person”. Don’t get me wrong. I loved being a mom from the beginning and have always been madly in love with my boys. I just always knew that [...]

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Veggie Quinoa Quesadillas

May 4, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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It is hard for me to believe that Skye is four weeks old today. I actually cried this morning at how fast it is all going. (Yeah, you should pity my husband. I’ve got hormones and I know how to use’em.) While I look forward to the time when I can sleep again, I also [...]

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Lemon Raspberry Quinoa Pancakes

Apr 29, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I’m so excited to have Gabby from The Veggie Nook here today to share her amazing looking Quinoa Pancakes with us today! Skye and I sure would like a batch of these right about now. ~~~ It’s funny where life takes you. If you had told me a couple years ago that I’d be writing [...]

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Quinoa Brownies

Apr 27, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Today, I’m really excited to have Leanne Vogel here to share an amazing recipe for quinoa brownies with you. Leanne Vogel is a holistic nutritionist and the girl behind the healthy living blog, Healthful Pursuit. Whether you’re sensitive to dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, grains, or sugar, or are just interested in eating healthy, Leanne’s [...]

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Confetti Quinoa Salad

Apr 24, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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The last 2 1/2 weeks have been surreal to say the least. I wasn’t expecting to go into labor when I did, because despite my best efforts with walking/acupressure/bouncing on my birthing ball/eating pineapple and eggplant I was showing no signs of progression. As in not dilated, not soft…you get the idea. So when my [...]

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Apple-Quinoa Breakfast Muffins

Apr 20, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I’m really happy to have Ricki Heller from Diet, Dessert and Dogs. I’ve been following Ricki’s work for over a year now, and know you will enjoy her inventive allergy friendly recipes as much as I do! ~~ Hi Everyone! I’m thrilled for Wendy and her whole family as they welcome their daughter to the [...]

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Blueberry Quinoa Muffins

Apr 15, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Though I (obviously) cook a lot, there is nothing that makes me NOT want to cook more than hearing one of the boys say “Mom, I’m hungry!” It’s not that I don’t want to cook for them, mind you. It’s just that high pressure “Is it done yet?” cooking isn’t my idea of fun. Since [...]

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Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Easy Peanut Sauce

Apr 13, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I am so excited to have Sonnet here today to share an amazingly easy and delicious recipe with you! Sonnet blogs over at For The Love of Food . I’ve been a fan of Sonnet’s for a while and love her fresh ideas with food. Make sure you drop by her website and say [...]

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Mexican Style Quinoa

Apr 10, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Although I love complicated flavor profiles, every mom needs a few basic dishes in their arsenal. Last week I mentioned that because of the arsenic in rice issue that I was converting most of my rice dishes to quinoa. We already eat a lot of quinoa around our house (I’m sure that is shocking), but [...]

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Java Quinoa Smoothie

Apr 8, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I’ve always liked smoothies, but over the last 9 months I’ve grown to love them for their simplicity. They are the perfect meal that keeps me away from processed and packaged foods. Like a lot of you, I am a huge fan of green smoothies that make the rest of my family run for cover. [...]

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Quinoa Crusted Eggplant Parmesan Bites

Apr 6, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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According to old wives tales, eggplant is one of those foods that can help bring on labor. I’m all for letting nature take its course, but my thinking is that if a little culinary pleasure can give nature a nudge then there is no harm in that. I wish I had some big news for [...]

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Corn Fried Quinoa

Apr 3, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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In the last couple of weeks, my husband frequently blurts (Loudly. No matter where we are.) “Waddle, Waddle” when walking behind me. He thinks he’s been funny. I, on the other hand, think he should consider sleeping with one eye open. I’m never one for patience and now really isn’t a good time to be [...]

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Black Bean Quinoa Spaghetti

Apr 1, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Being a mom is such a funny thing. Here I talked briefly about how spoiled my boys are. I’m not proud of it but it’s true. They are great kids but my husband really, really loves buying them stuff. It often drives me crazy, but I’ve learned to stay out of it as best I [...]

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Quinoa, Spinach & Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Mar 30, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Once upon a time, casseroles weren’t nearly as interesting to me as they are now. Not that I didn’t like them – because who doesn’t love a good casserole? I just didn’t realize that making foods ahead of time and having a stocked freezer could be so…life changing. The truth is that while I’d love [...]

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Chocolate Chip Quinoa Energy Bars

Mar 27, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I am officially panicked. Not because I’m nervous about childbirth. (I’m naturally apprehensive, but I wouldn’t call it panicked.) And not because I’m not ready. (Because I have everything and am as ready as I’m going to get.) My issue is that my Midwife is going out of town right after my due date and [...]

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Sweet & Spicy Quinoa Salad

Mar 25, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Normally in the contest between sweet and spicy, spicy always wins with me. These days, however, my taste buds are more than a little finicky. Thanks to the pressure that baby is putting on my stomach, eating has become kind of…difficult. For the foodie in me, this means I’ve got to make it count. I [...]

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