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Quinoa Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Peas

I was in Italy last month for the Milano City Marathon. As you might imagine, there were tempting high carb foods everywhere I looked. There were plenty of foods I had no problem resisting, but on my last evening there I gave into myself and ordered risotto in a lovely little restaurant.

Roasted Grape Tomato and Quinoa Salad

We have made roasted tomato soup on many occasions and without a doubt, the roasting process intensifies the flavor of the tomatoes. They even become a bit sweet. For a dinner with my mother-in-law in mind, we set about trying to create a salad that incorporated tomatoes, but not raw ones, so it would suit everyone’s tastes.

Lemony Quinoa Pilaf with Cauliflower and Pine Nuts

This recipe stems from a practice that I began when my toddler seemed to be losing interest in eating vegetables. I just keep them around, all over the place. We set out raw veggies for a snack in the living room in the afternoon when everyone's starting to get hungry.

Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes

These blueberry quinoa pancakes are 100% whole-grain, made with a combination of...

Simple Quinoa Pizza Crust

This delicious gluten-free, dairy-free pizza crust is chewy and slightly crispy on the edges, but soft in the center. It reminds me of a good New York style crust. No more complicated recipes, complete with yeast and rise times and multiple gluten-free flours.