Life is sticky... our insecurities, parenting, relationships, pursuing our dreams, finances, pressures, judgments… it's all very sticky. And so are some of my favorite foods! Let’s stop wasting time trying to make it all perfect, and instead, embrace the sticky chaos and still make something delicious out of it.
On this page, you’ll find some of my favorite recipes I make for my family and friends. My hope is that you will approach both life and cooking in the same way
Refreshing Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups diced grape or cherry tomatoes
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 Tablespoons olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Optional: Feta cheese
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly drain quinoa in cold water before cooking.
Place quinoa, 4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low (gentle simmer), cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Let quinoa cool completely.
Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix well. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
Chill for at least 1 hour, or preferably over night.
Life is sticky... our insecurities, parenting, relationships, pursuing our dreams, finances, pressures, judgments… it's all very sticky. And so are some of my favorite foods! Let’s stop wasting time trying to make it all perfect, and instead, embrace the sticky chaos and still make something delicious out of it.
On this page, you’ll find some of my favorite recipes I make for my family and friends. My hope is that you will approach both life and cooking in the same way
