Herb Quinoa

Monday, July 18, 2011
Herb Quinoa
So this is my story... I had bought quinoa awhile ago and figuring the kids and the husband might find repugnance to the new grain on the dinner plate.  I hid it waiting for a good opportunity. This was the night! I was making salmon and decided to try the quinoa on the side. Surprise, surprise, all the kids loved it and my middle son asked to have it again the following night. So we will be adding this into our regular rotation instead of rice. The kids thought it was like sticky rice and my husband became inquisitive with questions and interest. It reminds me of a mix between rice and couscous. So be bold be brave and give it a go. I found mine organic in the bulk section of the local super market and it was pretty inexpensive.
2 cups chicken broth (I used homemade)
3 teaspoons chopped chives, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary.
Bring broth to a boil and add 1 cup quinoa. Stir in herbs and lower heat to low. Cook about 20 minutes.  
Quinoa
Add another tablespoon chopped parsley. 1/2 a fresh squeezed lemon, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt as needed. Stir and serve.

Cook time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 3 teaspoons Chives, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 a Lemon, juiced
  • pinch Salt or more to taste dependent on stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
Preparation Instructions

Bring stock to boil over high heat. Once boiling add quinoa, chives, parsley (reserve 1 tablespoon for the end), rosemary and garlic powder. Stir, return to simmer and turn heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, squeeze lemon juice over and add salt, pepper and remaining tablespoon chopped parsley. Serve with your favorite meat in place of rice.


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Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Saturday, July 9, 2011
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese recipe covered with crispy panko bread crumbs is a Southern favorite and really similar to what my Granny used to make. The creamy cheese sauce has both Sharp cheddar and medium for plenty of cheesy flavor. 

Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a favorite for any night of the week, holiday gathering and a favorite side dish for Thanksgiving. 

The BEST Baked Macaroni and Cheese. It's super cheesy and creamy with a crunchy panko topping for an ultimate Thanksgiving or Christmas Side Dish recipe from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

This is the Ultimate Baked Macaroni and Cheese.  It's so very creamy, cheesy and the panko crumb topping add the perfect crunch! 

We all know Baked Macaroni and Cheese is so delicious because of the crunchy bits, browned cheese, and creamy cheesy filling. This recipe hits all the marks.

As I am writing this my oldest saw the picture and said, "Oh macaroni and cheese that taste so good!" 

I'm pretty sure she was hoping I would make Baked Macaroni and Cheese with panko again tonight but I am lacking ingredients. 

I made this the night of our neighborhood block party, and it receive rave reviews. Now my daughter read she missed the neighborhood block party because she was on a trip and became all bummed, then went on to say "well at least can you make this tomorrow for me?" I think you have the idea of how she feels about Baked Macaroni and Cheese! 

Here's how to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
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Roasted Chicken Dinner In One Pan

Tuesday, July 5, 2011
This was so delicious. I love only having 1 pan to clean up after dinner! The names rather lame but it is what it is and I guess when something more creative pops in my head,I will change it. Other wise I might sit on this recipe for another few days or months or years before I post and let's just say this is way too delicious and easy not to make! Once again another favorite part is the chicken stock I made after dinner and froze. Homemade chicken stock is so much more tasty then anything you can pick up at the store!
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