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Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Variation on a Theme and Two Budget Meals
Tasty Thursday–From the Bellisima Cucina: Variation on a Theme and Two Budget Meals avatar

On February 17, I posted a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Wild Coho Salmon with Sunshine Rice. Since that date, we’ve enjoyed this recipe as written and with some modifications. Today, I’m sharing with you a modification of the recipe that we especially loved. This is a very affordable dish that easily serves four. It is also high in protein,… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–Bellisima Cucina “Earth Day” Recipes: Quinoa With Lemon and Zucchini
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Here is another wonderful recipe from Whole Foods using quinoa! I love the nuttiness and crunchiness of this ancient protein-rich grain! You can toss with shrimp (wild-caught please) or place the shrimp on top of a quinoa “bed.” This is an easy dish to prepare using grains and produce from the earth. Cooking and preparation time is relatively quick so… (more…)

Tasty Thursday–Zesty Quinoa With Broccoli and Cashews
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It’s been awhile since I posted a recipe–it’s long overdue. In Whole Foods’ latest coupon magazine, quinoa is being highlighted. I love quinoa as a breakfast food, in place of bulgar wheat when I make tabouli, and in place of rice as a side dish. An article on Whole Foods’ website states, “Quinoa, which is actually a small dried seed,… (more…)

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