Eggplant Sesame Dip with Crackers
Sun dried Tomato & Feta Patties
Herb Scented Lamb Cutlets
Gourmet Sausages from Safeway
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Dinosaur Eggs
Roasted Watermelon & Pineapple
Chai Creme Caramel
Thanks to Kevin & Stephen who did all the grilling for me :D
I helped! - I brushed the meat with oil...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - the sauce really makes the meal. We had four sauces at the dinner, and while we only had three meats, mixing up the flavors with the different sauces took the protein to a whole different dimension.
The four sauces were:
Smokey Red Pepper - New! Get the recipe here
Apple-Mint Jelly - I'm now officially out
Green Goddess - Get the recipe here
Tzatziki - Cucumber, Greek Yogurt & Garlic
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| The last one of the right is actually eggplant sesame dip |
Quinoa is my new favorite grain, and the quinoa salad was a great way to introduce it to other diners. I first tried quinoa about 3 years ago and loved it, but it's become so much more accessible, it's now a pantry staple. Quinoa is considered a super grain, as it is a complete protein with all the essential amino acids needed for a balanced diet. The best way to cook quinoa is on the stove top, but I hear you can do it in a rice cooker as well. Add equal volume of water or chicken stock to the quinoa. Cover pot, and bring mixture to a rapid boil, then simmer on very low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
The salad is best when the quinoa is made fresh, but if you can't find the time, you can always make the quinoa ahead of time and then throw it together at the last minute.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Serves 6 as sides
2 Cups Quinoa, cooked
1 ea Zucchini, roasted & diced
1/4 ea Red Onion, minced
1 ea Tomato, diced
2 tbs Basil leaves, Chiffonade
2 tbs Mint Leaves, Chiffonade
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together, and season to taste
Let sit about 1 hour before serving
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