It’s difficult to be healthy during the winter months at times. My Winter Harvest Salad is so easy and delicious that it just got a little easier! Not only does it maximize on what is in season now, everything on it can be used in other recipes. Acorn squash is low in calories and high …
Warm Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Carrots, and Tomatoes
One of my favorite grains is quinoa (keen-wah). I love the taste, versatility, and protein content. You can learn how to make quinoa and why I think it’s so awesome by watching this video: One of my favorite things to do is take whatever is in my fridge, throw it together, and see what happens. …
My First Cooking Video (!!!) “How To Make Quinoa (And It Actually Taste Good)”
I am thrilled to announce the launching of my YouTube channel, Thrive Gluten Free, and my very first cooking video. It is my goal in life to get people cooking at home and eating nourishing foods. I love to develop recipes that (for the most part) are simple, with few ingredients, and delicious is a must. …
Gluten Free Mexican Style Quinoa
I love Mexican food. However, corn and rice do not love me which are the two staples of this wonderful cuisine. Since we are also a gluten free home, I have had to get creative in the kitchen. Not a bad thing by any means, but as you may be experiencing as well, changing up …
Rainbow Quinoa with Apple, Cranberries and Mint
Quinoa is my favorite gluten free grain and this rainbow quinoa with apple, cranberries, and mint salad is to die for. I’ve been on an adventure to use fresh herbs and my herb of the moment is mint. I am loving the flavor it gives to food. It pairs well with fruit, and lamb in …
Kale Tomato Quinoa
I am always looking for delicious ways to add more greens into my daily diet. Today as I was cooking up meals for the week, I was cooking one of my favorite summer quinoa recipes: Zucchini Tomato Quinoa. As I was cooking it I realized I had some kale that was starting to wilt and …
Easy Gluten Free Summer Berry Quinoa
Here in Phoenix, it is HOT. I love smoothies and no-bake granola bites, but sometimes I want something different. I love taking advantage of berries being in season and I love them fresh and raw. One of my favorite filling, high protein, cold breakfasts is Quinoa with Berries. I usually cook grains at the beginning …
Quinoa Shrimp Fiesta Salad
I don’t know about you, but I love easy to throw together meals. I love it even more when I don’t have to cook anything. I usually make a bunch of grains on Sundays to last me for the week. If you haven’t done that then you’ll have to cook the quinoa. I highly recommend …
Gluten Free Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Tomatoes
This dish was inspired by vegetables fresh from a friends garden. I love to make my own spaghetti sauce and then I had this zucchini and figured I would add it to my usual recipe and see what happened. It was delicious! Added some crushed red pepper for a little more punch and mixed with …