Quinoa Side Dishes

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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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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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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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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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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Italian Quinoa

Mar 15, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I’m 36 weeks tomorrow and strangely… I think I’m almost ready for baby. The to-do/buy list that seemed so large a few weeks ago is pretty much crossed off. With all of my procrastination, everything actually came together in a couple of weeks- even though I was starting from scratch. Gotta love internet shopping. I’ll [...]

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Crispy Quinoa Roasted Broccoli

Mar 12, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I am all about getting the kids to eat more vegetables. And the boys are all about avoiding anything green. I’ve heard of mom’s calling broccoli Shrek trees and other such creative methods to get their little ones to willingly eat greens, but sadly these methods never worked for us. I assume that it is [...]

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Cheesy Green Chile Quinoa Casserole

Feb 24, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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Today I ordered all of the “preparing for birth” supplements recommended by my midwife. When I sat down to do it it didn’t seem like that big of a deal, but by the time I was done reading all of the reviews and figuring out which ones to get I had a freak out moment. [...]

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Honey Mustard Quinoa Salad

Feb 14, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I frequently start out with the intention of creating easy recipes. Really, I do. And then I get in the kitchen and think…ok, I should add more vegetables, a little bit of this seasoning or that herb. Suddenly my salad that started out with 5 or 6 ingredients has turned into 10 or 12. When [...]

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Quinoa Baked Zucchini Chips with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Feb 2, 2013 | Wendy Polisi

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I’ve never been one for Pr0 Football (I’m an SEC girl) but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying the Super Bowl. For me, its all about the food that I enjoy while watching with amazement at what advertisers will spend $4 million dollars on. I love appetizers so naturally I adore football food! I am [...]

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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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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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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 &White Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onions

Aug 29, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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One of the hardest things for me about living in a warm climate is waiting for fall. Really, I love everything about fall. SEC football, sweaters, hot chocolate after a crisp walk and the sound of leaves crunching beneath my feet. Many happy memories of my childhood were spent jumping in the just raked leaf [...]

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Asparagus & Quinoa with Balsamic Tomatoes

Jun 28, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe from my Quinoa +5 series, so I decided to share a new favorite with you today. It is easy to make but honestly surprised me at just how “gourmet” it tasted. Everyone in our family loved it. Even those weirdos who claim that they don’t like [...]

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Quinoa Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Jun 23, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s been a while since I’ve told you that you really needed to try a dish, but I’m going to say it today. You really should try these quinoa spring rolls. Even if you don’t especially like Asian foods. And even if you are a spring roll virgin and the idea of putting these together [...]

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Red & Yellow Pepper Quinoa Salad with Spicy Mustard Dressing

Jun 19, 2012 | Wendy Polisi

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It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with salads. For years, I’ve made almost the same salad every day. (And I probably should add for those of you who are new around here that I’ve enjoyed that salad for breakfast. Yes, I know I’m a little weird.) It’s always been a green salad with [...]

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