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Arugula Quinoa Risotto with Ricotta and Walnuts

Jan 28, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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After putting the boys to bed a couple of nights ago, I overheard a rather enthusiastic conversation. Of course, I took the opportunity to eavesdrop and see what the debate was all about. As it turns out I would have been much better off if I’d waddled gone back downstairs and turned on the TV. [...]

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Quinoa Taco Salad Bowl

Jan 26, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Let me tell you, I have big goals for the coming week. If you promise not to let it intimidate you, I’ll share them with you. They start off something like this: Stop eating ice cream for lunch Do something for exercise Try to complain about my aches and pains less (Hubby, if you happen [...]

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Quinoa Cabbage Rolls

Jan 22, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Hi. Just call me Bubbles. No, that’s not my new stripper name. It’s my bird name. In case you missed it, my boys have decided that their pregnant Mama looks like Orange Bird Blown Up. Apparently, orange bird’s name is Bubbles. Lucky me, hubby jumped on that bandwagon and ran with it. Ran….. ……like the [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Wraps

Jan 9, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Like most of you, I have good weeks and bad weeks. Lately – and it’s probably just the crazy-hormonal pregnancy thing – this seems more pronounced than ever. The last week has been a challenging week for me. And, as much as I want to be able to share a funny story and make you [...]

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Edamame Quinoa Salad

Jan 8, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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This year is already going by way to fast. I can’t believe that in a little less than 14 weeks (give or take a couple of weeks) I’m going to have a little girl. Ekkkk! I’ve crossed exactly nothing off my to do list to get prepared. My purchases are limited to a couple of [...]

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Avocado, Mango and Pineapple Quinoa Salad

Jan 5, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s been quite a week around our house. My parents left after being here since mid-December. I will miss them. I’ll miss talking to my mom. I will also really miss our nightly card game (Spades) in which me and my Dad routinely beat up on my Mom and Hubby. And, if we get [...]

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Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos

Jan 2, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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One of the best ways I’ve found to stick to healthy eating is to find new ways to enjoy your old favorites. Some of my favorite “hacks” are the addition of cauliflower to macaroni and cheese, using applesauce and bananas in baking and of course using quinoa to improve the nutritional profile of dishes. Today [...]

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Quinoa & Black Eyed Pea Salad

Dec 29, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Can you believe it is almost 2013? It feels like a couple of weeks ago 2012 was starting and I was writing about all the goals I had for the year. Some I achieved, many I didn’t – though in my defense I was thrown quite the loop for the second half of the year [...]

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Crumbly Quinoa Topping

Dec 22, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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The Christmas countdown is officially on! And how could I forget that its only three days away with the boys reminding me ten times a day? I know many of you already have your menus planned and already endured the always spectacular holiday grocery store experience. For those who are still figuring out what to [...]

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Chick’n, Pomegranate & Cashew Quinoa Salad

Dec 17, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Today has been such a busy day! Alex turns eight tomorrow and I’ve been busy making and filling cupcakes, making an ice cream cake and wrapping presents. (All while trying to wrangle two little boys who are jacked up on cupcake holes and the excitement of the Christmas/Birthday double whammy.) This is normally the kind [...]

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Roasted Garlic Quinoa & Kale Salad with Cranberries

Dec 12, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I can’t believe how quickly this week is flying by! Doesn’t that always seem to be the case when you have a ton of things to do? The good news is that I’m making progress on my to do list. I finally have gotten Alex’s birthday shopping under control (thanks to Amazon) and am also [...]

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Mexican Roasted Chickpea Salad

Dec 4, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Hello first week in December! Why does that always make me feel panicked? Oh, it’s because I haven’t started my Christmas shopping and my house is no where near clean enough to even think about putting a Christmas tree up. The older I get the more I understand why my mom had a love-hate relationship [...]

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Veggie & Quinoa Burritos (& Picky Kids!)

Nov 28, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Hi, Welcome to the Ritz Carlton for Kids! Oh, I mean my kitchen. I’m pretty sure that my boys are some of the pickiest eaters out there. And I’m also sure that I am largely to blame. In the last seven years I’ve become the accommodating mom that I swore I’d never be. When [...]

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Chick’n, Quinoa & Spinach Skillet

Nov 26, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I have to admit that I’m kind of glad this past weekend is over. Don’t get me wrong – I loved having four days where I didn’t have to worry about homeschooling or much of anything else. But I also felt a little trapped in my house. You see, I’m one of those weirdos who [...]

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Quinoa & Cornbread Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Nov 25, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Today was a good day, but it was one of those days that didn’t go completely as planned. I had planned a productive morning testing a few recipes for the website. On the agenda was a new vegetable burrito recipe, a (veggie) sausage and spinach bowl and a new salad recipe. My plan was was [...]

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Smoky Black Bean, Poblano Pepper & Quinoa Salad

Nov 17, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I have always wanted to be one of those people for whom healthy eating seems effortless for no matter what the situation. You know what I mean. The kind of person who can go to a restaurant and order a steamed vegetable plate not caring that they are spending $8 on, well, steamed vegetables. (That [...]

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Quinoa & Spaghetti

Nov 8, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Something happens to me at the beginning of November. I stop dreaming of salads and kale chips and start thinking about casseroles, pasta and bread. One thing I’ve learned is that just because I may be eating a little less healthy, doesn’t mean I have to give up on nutrition all together. This Quinoa [...]

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Easy Quinoa Wraps

Oct 21, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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Lately, I’ve been sharing a lot of my baking adventures – and with good reason. I’ve become utterly obsessed with creating gluten free goodies using quinoa flour. For such a long time I didn’t do much baking because I wasn’t thrilled with the smell of quinoa flour, which straight from the box is quite strong. [...]

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Broccoli & Quinoa Stuffed Potatoes with Italian Peppers

Oct 7, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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I hope this finds you having a wonderful fall weekend. Right now it is early morning here. I’m the only one up and I’m sitting in the near dark sipping a much needed cup of coffee. (Thanks hubby for getting it set to go last night!) My computer faces four picture windows and as I [...]

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I’m Baacck …. & BBQ Ranch Quinoa Salad

Sep 27, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s hard for me to believe that it has been almost a month since I last wrote. In some ways the time has flown. In others ways a month ago feels like another lifetime. It feels like a lot has changed in my world and I needed to take a step back to catch my [...]

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