Quinoa is one of my go-to sources of protein and a great way to satisfy your cravings for heavier carbs like bread or pasta. Here’s a side dish that seems perfect for the early, chilly days of spring. It’s gluten free and vegan. This weeks recipe is courtesy of Nutritional Style tribe member, Christine Blubaugh,…
I was explaining the benefits of millet to one of my clients last week, and how I make this simple millet pilaf; I blurred my words and called it a “Milaf”. I sort of like it. Millet is a gluten free grain, and not for the birds anymore. I love the nutty, corn like taste,…
One of my clients assembles this dish in her slow cooker so that dinner is ready to go when she gets home that evening. The portobello mushrooms add a meaty texture and the rice makes it a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 4 carrots diced 4 stalks celery diced…
It’s the year of quinoa, according to the United Nations, so I chose a delicious recipe from my friend, Jared Koch’s new cookbook that he wrote with Jill Silverman Hough. It’s called the Clean Plates Cookbook, and it looks like a must have for you healthy foodies who love easy recipes. Quinoa Salad with Arugula…
I have a long standing tradition of welcoming guests with risotto. It began when I lived in New York City, and I discovered the magic technique of stirring a pan of creamy rice over an open flame, and inviting guests to join in to help with the stirring. Friends from uptown and down in Manhattan…
Quinoa looks and tastes like a grain, but actually a seed that’s easy to make, readily digestible, and high in protein. It’s a great option if you’re looking for plant-based protein sources. With this combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables, this salad can be delicious lunch as well as a side dish. This is my…
from guest chef to Rancho La Puerta, Jill Nussinow Holli’s note: Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and is a wonderful protein source for vegans and vegetarians. It’s easy to digest, and high in fiber, so it also makes a great option for carb-loving people who don’t want the “bloat” they get from…
This Morning Breakfast Pudding is so yummy! I’ll be sending this recipe to all of my “Cleanse with Style” particpants and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. Quinoa Pudding 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 cups apple juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Salt to taste 1 cup raisins (or less if you prefer),dried cherries,or dried cranberries Prepare quinoa according to package directions. (you…
Quinoa, (pronounced Keen -Wa) is one of my favorite grains and is actually a seed. It’s high in protein, making it a wonderful balanced protein for vegans, and it’s also easy to digest. Did I mention it’s gluten free? Unlike some heavier grains, quinoa leaves me feeling light and energized. It’s also high in fiber and…
If you were around in the 80′s, you might remember the CHIA pet and the commercial jingle, Ch, Ch, Ch, Chia! It played over and over. What we didn’t know then was that Chia was and is a “super food” and loaded with Super-Energizing Power…due to its unique blend of Protein, Essential Fats, Fiber, Complex…
