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Meatless Quinoa Loaf

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBarely squeeking this in today. Being away on a trip with friends took the force out of the blogging sale. Mondays are not a day for me to catch up online because they always seem to be loaded with offline stuff for the family and myself. Thankfully, I have some single portioned foods in the freezer that I was…

Grilled Lemon Garlic Portabello Mushrooms

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

TweetHere we go on the summer type recipes. Off to the grill which is one of my favorite places to be. I don’t personally do much of the grilling but I think it’s 50/50 on who does the prep work for the food before the grill. Hubby likes to try new recipes and make things up as well. Today’s Cook…

Cold Soup or No Way?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetMay in Seattle means who knows what the weather will do. Ok, January-December means you never know what the weather is going to do. We never know if it’s just going to be rain, rain, cold or if we will actually get a nice, hot summer. As such I think I have different views about this cold soup idea. Honestly,…

Curry Couscous Stuffed Whole Artichokes

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetOur local produce stand has started being open more year around. I LOVE IT! I want them to keep staying open more so I try to get there as often as possible to see what’s in. Plus I get their weekly email saying what’s in and what’s on special. That’s a quick reminder to get down there and also an…

Asparagus Wrap With Avocado Spread

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetLast year I brought up healthy ways to prepare spring produce and asparagus is at the top of my family’s list for spring vegetables. This year I’m excited because we are hopping over the mountains and will pick up cases of asparagus for recipes. This is how I grew up. It’s just sad that it took my in-laws moving away…

Classic Quinoa Pilaf

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

TweetQuinoa is an amazing food. It’s quite high in protein and a very low GI carb. These are good things for you. I love the nuttier taste. The texture is quite different than the usual rice we frequently have. The quinoa is small rounds and it kind of pops in your mouth as you eat it. I like it. Plus…

Spinach Mushroom Veggie Dip

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetMmm, this dip is amazing! Plus I can make it very easily with my soy sour cream if I don’t want to share with the family. It’s easy to toss together and will last a week or longer in your fridge. Just something else you can dip your fresh veggies, such as celery, carrots, cauliflower, bell peppers, and tomatoes into….

Healthy Hummus

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Quick Chef | 1 Comments

TweetI love hummus. I can pretend that I’m eating something completely unhealthy. Then I can dip veggies, chips or breads as I see fit. Hummus goes with just about everything. I also use it as a spread on my sandwiches. Pile on the veggies and your favorite meat, I personally think it goes better with turkey but I’m also partial…

Sweet Potato and Turnip Mash

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

TweetWhen going low carb it’s about changing your usual recipes to something different yet similiar in texture. In this case the turnips are flavorful and bring down the carb count of serving all sweet potatoes. You have a lot of great flavors going on in this dish and you get the creamy texture of mashed potatoes. Not only is this…

Candied Yams: A Holiday Favorite

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBy Ann Martin The fall holidays are my favorite time of the year. Because I love to cook, it gives me the opportunity to make the most of my favorite dishes without feeling guilty about over indulging. To keep my stress level at a minimum, I prepare certain items two to three days ahead of time. Your key to creating…