Quinoa Tabouleh Salad – Nutritious, Delicious and Simple – Easy Make-Ahead Lunch You’ll Look Forward To!

On April 7, 2013, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Main Dish, Meatless Meals, Quinoa, Recipe, Salad, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

When it comes to lunch, whether I’m at work or at home, I like things simple and quick.  That’s not really too tough, but when you factor in the requirements of uber-delicous and meaningful nutritional value, those recipes are a little harder to come by.  I recently pinned this wonderful formulation from Bon Appetit because it [...]

Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) – Intensely Delicious and Nutritious!

If it has a Southwest or Mexican flair, my family will be all over a new recipe, and my new Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers (or Salad or Salsa) was no exception.  I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution-maker.  Especially with cooking and food, I will probably never be an all-or-nothing kind of girl.  So, you [...]

Rustic Panzanella: My Twist on an Italian Classic

On June 16, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Lunch, Recipe, Reviews, Salad, Side Dishes, by Glenda Embree

There is NOTHING “classic” about my panzanella.  If you’re hoping for a traditional, made-like-a-little-Italian grandmother, panzanella, this won’t be your recipe.  But, if you are looking for out-of-this-world delicious, incredibly simple and quick to prepare for a homey get-together with family or friends, you just hit the jackpot! Classic panzanella is all about the bread [...]

Southwest Layer Salad: A Summertime Favorite!

On May 4, 2012, in In the Kitchen, Mexican Food, Recipe, Salad, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I love one-dish meals and, in the summer, I especially love salads that are meals.  It’s fantastic to be able to prepare a delicious, satisfying lunch or supper without heating up the kitchen.  (Although, if you don’t have your chicken pre-cooked and bagged in the freezer, you will need to raise the temperature in there, [...]

Easy Quinoa Salad Sandwiches

On April 18, 2012, in Budget-wise, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Pasta, Rice and Grain, Recipe, Salad, Sandwiches, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

This has been my quinoa experimenting week.  Now that I’ve discovered that I love the texture and the nutty flavor, and that the nutritional benefits are extreme, I’ve been challenging myself to create even more recipes to use it in.  This quick lunch recipe will be in our regular rotation.  It turned out to be [...]

Mini Parmesan Crisp Bowls with Israeli Salad and a SILPAT Review and Give Away! PLUS Sweet Potato Chips!

On March 23, 2012, in Appetizers, Budget-wise, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Lunch, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetables, by Glenda Embree

I’ve always heard such good things about SILPAT baking mats and have been terribly curious to try one out.  I got the opportunity, this week, to test the SILPAT Petite Jelly Roll Mat, which fits a 9 x 13 pan.  Now, I understand why people get so excited about SILPAT!  What an excellent kitchen tool!  [...]