Herbed Quinoa Pilaf

This is a quick and easy pilaf that will satisfy you for a weeknight meal. If you are not a fan of red onion, substitute sweet onions. A soup starter or veggie burger would compliment this well. 4 cups quinoa (about 18 ounces) 4 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon salt [...]

Pine Nuts – Return but at a High Price

It is the summer season here and the basil is growing and wilting a bit under our unusually hot summer. Once we have basil we begin to think pesto and that requires pine nuts. For the past month we have been in search for pine nuts. Our bulk option has always been at Costco but [...]

Making Dill Mint Garlic Vinegar

Herb infused vinegars are great tasting and good for you. In previous posts, I have discussed how we simply do not buy any manufactured salad dressings in our household. Sure if a recipe calls for ranch dressing I will get it, but our standard dressing is EVOO and a herb infused vinegar. The variations on [...]

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