After learning about the countless benefits and positive wellness effects of eating mainly plant-based foods – and mostly meat-free meals – I’ve been creating far more vegetarian and vegan recipes at home these days. It’s not that I’ve stopped eating meat entirely, but just that meat no longer plays the starring role in the majority of meals. And, considering how prominent a place meat holds in most restaurant menus,…
I can remember the days when I believed that “healthy” dishes had to be placed in a category completely separate from “delicious” and “richly flavorful” dishes. It was a tough way of thinking because it meant that when I was going for the “delicious” and “richly flavorful” dishes, there was that really small voice in the back of my mind that said “this isn’t good for me”…
So I’ve tried something new recently, and I’m so glad I did. Here was my experiment, which led to unbelievably delicious results: I added quinoa to zucchini fritters. These parmesan zucchini quinoa fritters are very simple to make, as long as you follow a few key tips. These zucchini fritters are most definitely a family friendly, craveable, satisfying dish. They 100 percent satisfy any rich, cheesy food…
Lately, Chris and I can’t get enough of those Greek-style pasta salads they sell at the grocery deli. All those bright, crisp flavors of lemon, tomato, cucumber, and fresh herbs are so perfect and irresistible during the warm weather months. So this weekend I decided to do my own homemade Greek-style salad, but I boosted the nutrition level by using quinoa instead of white pasta. It’s…
