If you've never tried sweet-potato fries before, then you have been missing out. These little fries are sooooo good, and better for you than "regular" fries. They are crunchy-salty on the out-side with a slightly soft-sweet center. Everyone in my family absolutely loves them! 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 3 Tablespoons … [Read more...]
Quinoa & Black Bean Pilaf
Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a plant. You can use quinoa where ever you would normally use rice or couscous. Quinoa naturally has a coating of saponin, a bitter taste, which deters insects and birds. Rinsing the quinoa well with warm water is important to remove the saponin. Serve this quinoa recipe as … [Read more...]
Spaghetti-Squash Primavera *
This spaghetti-squash primavera is great as side dish with a meal; it would be equally as great for meal by itself....it is very filling. If using this recipe for a complete meal by itself, I would double the recipe (if it's to serve more than 2 people). Don't forget to sprinkle each serving generously with fresh grated … [Read more...]
Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf
This Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf is a great side dish, as it makes any meal seem extravagant. Pair it with a simple cooked, seasoned chicken breast and your favorite veggies.......a simple wonderful, and tasty meal :) Just as soaking nuts and grains makes them easier to digest and just overall better for you, so is the … [Read more...]
