Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing is a fantastic vegetarian and gluten-free stuffing recipe loaded with tons of veggies and flavors. Save this recipe for Gluten-Free Stuffing to Pinterest! Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe A few years ago I wanted to do something a little different with my Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. My sister was living with me at …

Fuel up and support heart health with this Chicken Quinoa Bowl with Walnut Sherry Molasses Vinaigrette. This recipe features lots of delicious produce, hearty quinoa, protein rich chicken, salty goat cheese, and nutty heart-healthy walnuts for a filling, satisfying meal.  This recipe was created in partnership with Fisher Nuts. Click HERE to save this Chicken Quinoa Bowl …

Fuel up and support heart health with this Winter Spinach Chicken Salad Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Almond White Balsamic Dressing. It is the perfect loaded salad to enjoy this time of year. Salads have pretty much been my go-to lunch so far this year. Especially salads of the quinoa bowl variety – I have definitely …

I’ve partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to share a recipe using quinoa that supports heathy eating goals for 2017. Rainbow Winter Quinoa Bowls with Maple Dijon Balsamic Dressing features lots of delicious winter produce and hearty Organic Tricolor Quinoa for a filling, satisfying meal. I have been eating a lot of different salads for lunch …

This Roasted Poblano Cilantro Quinoa is so good! Just had to put that out there. As I mentioned when I shared this Easy Coconut Quinoa Recipe, my kids actually like quinoa better than they like rice. I’m not really sure why so I just go with it. Roasted Poblano Cilantro Quinoa might sound like a lot …

This coconut quinoa pairs nicely with any Asian-inspired dish. It comes together in 30 minutes and is packed with coconut flavor! Creating This Coconut Quinoa Recipe When we made our 15 things in 2015 list, Logan added try new foods. One of his “new foods” being couscous. The night he asked me to make it …

Since I moved to New York City, I’ve been exploring the farmer’s markets and trying to eat as much local, farm-raised product as I can. You see, moving from Vermont, I knew it was going to be hard to leave the food culture that we have. We’re surrounded by farms, who grow organic fruit and …

I recently committed myself to eating gluten free for a few months. I don’t have a gluten intolerance, but I wanted to cut back on wheat and challenge myself to eat a little healthier. It was a good experience over all and for the most part it was easy to do. The only time I …

Spring is here, and that means asparagus! We can’t seem to get enough asparagus this year. I pick up a few bunches every time I go to the grocery store. As much as I love it simply roasted, I’ve discovered how much I love it thinly sliced and barely cooked. The asparagus maintains its beautiful …

We made it through the holidays…phew! But if you’re anything like me, then you’re feeling a serious need to detox. Written by: Alyssa Rimmer of Queen of Quinoa I feel like from mid-November until late-December, our world revolves around food. We have Thanksgiving, where it’s a day dedicated to eating until we burst. And then …

Baking cookies is one of my favorite things to do. Ever since I was a little girl I always loved baking cookies. We had this big cookie cookbook (it has a black cover with a picture of a kid taking a bite from a huge M&M cookie), and I would sit on the kitchen floor …

Stuffed Peppers are kind of a classic meal from my childhood. I remember my mom stuffing green peppers with a Mexican ground beef and rice mixture. They were super easy and something I enjoyed. Consider these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers and updated version of that classic childhood meal. The rice in the recipe is swapped …

These Shredded Beef, Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos are a healthier take on Chile Rellanos. The poblanos are roasted instead of friend, and they are stuffed with a mixture of Mexican shredded beef, quinoa, black beans, and corn. In the family I grew up in, birthdays were synonymous with a Tex-Mex feast. Whether it …

A simple veggie burger that is loaded with Latin flavors, these black bean quinoa burgers are a cinch to whip up and are naturally gluten-free! Being gluten-free has its challenges. But it’s much easier than you may think. For one, when you’re on a gluten-free diet because you are either allergic (have Celiac disease) or …

Spring has finally sprung here in Ohio, and for our family, it brings with it a dizzying sports schedule, jam-packed with t-ball, softball, baseball, and soccer. I love that my kids are active, but my talent for getting dinner on the table in a hurry is certainly stretched to its limit by all of these …

Whenever someone asks me why quinoa, one answer always jumps to the front of my mind. Versatility. To me, quinoa is one of those ingredients that goes with everything. From savory appetizers to sweet desserts, I’ve tried it all, and although not all of my dishes are successful, playing around with quinoa has made gluten-free …

The last few weeks have been unbearably cold. The nights dip down below 0 degrees and the days barely reach 20. It’s the type of cold that pierces through even the thickest of your jackets. It freezes your nostrils as soon as you step outside. That windproof gloves, fleece hats and chunky scarves can’t keep …

School is back in session and I can’t tell you how good it feels to have time to cook dinner again. Our summer was spent at the pool and we rarely made it home in time to prepare a nice dinner before it was time to eat. As exciting as it is to have a …

This zucchini quinoa bread is a healthier take on the classic recipe. The nutty quinoa flour combined with the flavors of cinnamon and vanilla make this one of the best quick bread recipes I’ve made to date! We venture down to the weekend farmer’s market whenever the morning allows. I’d much rather amble amongst plastic …

I’m taking some time off to be with my family for a little while. This recipe is written by Allison of Some the Wiser. Welcome, Allison! I love food and I love to cook, though I haven’t always been very adventurous in the kitchen.  I have been a regular stalker of food blogs, I love …

These Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a great updated Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper version of the classic Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe. I remember eating stuffed bell peppers as a child. Ours were usually stuffed with a Mexican ground beef, rice and cheese mixture. Consider these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers an updated version of that classic recipe …

Quinoa “Taco” Salad has all the flavor and protein of a regular taco salad, but is so much healthier. It tastes clean and rich with flavor instead of laden with greasy, over-salted chips and low nutrient lettuce. This version uses a mixture of baby spinach and cilantro as a substitute for iceberg lettuce, a common …