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Loving Food in RI & Beyond......: Cheesy Quinoa Mac & Cheese

Loving Food in RI & Beyond......: Cheesy Quinoa Mac & Cheese
I have discovered my new favorite dish. I am a huge fan of Quinoa as you have seen in some of my latest posts, but this recipe has put this super grain over the top. I love mac and cheese from every angle. This dish touched on every reason as to why I love Mac & Cheese in the first place. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drainedVeggies of your choice (optional)good pinch of salta few grinds of seasoning salt2 cloves garlic, minced2 large eggs1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinklingOptional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for toppingToppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish.

Gnocchi Mac & Cheese Ahhhh mac and cheese. Those mere words stir up feelings of comfort...home....the food you loved as a kid. If you asked a 100 people what their favorite comfort food was, I'm guessing close to half would say mac and cheese. I'm sure meatloaf and mashed potatoes are right up there too. Why is that the combination of cheese and pasta can make our mouths water? I'm all about trying different kinds of mac and cheese recipes and this one was no exception. I saw this one on Noble Pig's site and knew it would be in my oven. The gnocchi get's a little puffy in the oven and the cheese get's a little crunchy. It's heavenly. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine Gruyere and fontina, then add by the handful to milk mixture, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Pour sauce over gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano over top.

Recipe For Gluten-Free Cheesy Veggie "Pasta" Bake If you can't have gluten, you can still enjoy this cheesy pasta dish. It's not made with gluten-free pasta — oh no! It's made with spaghetti squash and other veggies. That means you can load on the cheese and still enjoy a low-calorie (around 200), ooey-gooey, cheesy bowl of steamy pasta. You'll never even realize it's gluten-free! Plus it's a great way to use up all that zucchini you've got growing in your garden. To see this easy pasta bake recipe, keep reading. Ingredients 1 whole spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red pepper, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 carrot, shredded 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, diced 16 ounces tomato sauce 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Poke spaghetti squash all over with a knife and cook in the microwave for eight to 12 minutes until soft. Information Category Main Dishes Yield 6 servings Nutrition Calories per serving Check out the nutritional info per serving.

Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites I'm crazy for quinoa and crazy for pizza. Put them together, and you get a nutritious treat featuring the goodness of the whole grain packed with fiber and protein and a savory, gluten-free snack. The original recipe calls for pepperoni, but being a vegetarian I substituted diced cherry tomatoes for a sweet juiciness that complemented the basil and oregano. Whip these up for a flavorful nibble for your next party appetizer or as a hearty afternoon snack. Continue reading for the simple recipe and to find out how many calories are in one pizza bite. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pizza sauce for dipping Directions Place the quinoa and two cups of water in a covered pot. Makes 24 mini muffin bites. Information Category Finger Foods, Appetizers

Baked Penne I'm really excited to be sharing this next recipe with you. Many of these creamy recipes have very few ingredients, are simple to make and are sure to please even your pickiest of eaters. And believe me, I have picky eaters in my family so I was definitely up for this challenge. Have any of y'all tried this product yet? My first experience with it was when I got a recipe card last summer from Kroger that involved the Italian Cheese and Herb Creme with orzo pasta, grilled chicken and chopped zucchini. I have been hooked on this stuff ever since. It really is a great way to add a lot of flavor to your favorite dishes. So I picked one of Philadelphia's Fresh Family Favorite recipes, Baked Penne. This recipe had just a handful of ingredients and it sounded tasty and simple to make.Have I mentioned that I like simple? Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup onions, diced 1/2 cup green peppers, diced 1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1 tub (10 oz.) 1 cup Kraft shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided use

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Cakes with salsa, raita and red onion maramalade « Cook Eat Live Vegetarian It’s so good to be back in the kitchen after three weeks of eating out every day. The first recipe inspired by our trip to South Africa is for these beautiful Butternut and Chickpea Cakes that we enjoyed at Ile de Pain in Knysna. You can read my review of this fantastic place here. Light, spicy and delicious they are fantastic with the trio of sauces. You can use any sweet fruit chutney you have knocking around instead of the marmalade if you don’t have the patience, time or inclination to make you own. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Cakes RecipeServes 4 (12 patties), vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free. 400 gr butternut squash, peeled & cut into 1-2 cm cubes 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven to 190 C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Meanwhile, put the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl then tip the cooked squash into the bowl as well. Divide and shape the mixture into 12 equal patties (about 60 gr. each). Like this:

A Super Satisfying Chicken Spaghetti Recipe Chicken Spaghetti is a go-to dish at our house. Our long-time friend, neighbor and fellow Boomer Shelley Tyler turned me on to this yummy casserole. She got the recipe while on a ski vacation with her family, and has been perfecting it for almost two decades (though you'd never guess it to look at her!). I discovered Shelley's secret about two years ago while battling Stage 2 breast cancer. She was with me every step of the seemingly impossible journey, praying for a positive outcome, taking me to chemotherapy and cooking what has become one of Bob's and my favorite meals. Since then, I serve this grilled chicken, angel hair pasta and creamy sauce medley at least once a month using Shelley's super recipe. You need only seven ingredients which you probably already have on hand: angel hair pasta, chicken (grilled or canned), cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, sour cream, and cheese. Chicken Spaghetti Serves 8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole {Slow Cooker} Before we get started, let me explain that I'm using the term "slow cooker" but many folks refer to them as "Crock Pots". Crock Pot is a brand name of a line of slow cookers. So sometimes you'll see me call it a Crock Pot and other times I'll call it a slow cooker. It all means the same thing. During the warm summer months, I get a lot of reader-requests for slow cooker meals.And because I love y'all so much, I do my best to oblige. When the sun is a-blazin' during summer, lots of cooks are looking for ways to conserve energy and not heat up the house. Now, onto the recipe. Ingredients: 1 (32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots1 (3 oz.)bag bacon pieces1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced2 cups shredded cheddar cheese3/4 cup milksalt & pepper, to taste I'm using bacon pieces here, but feel free to use the bacon you enjoy. Sometimes if I fry bacon, I'll make a double batch and use leftovers for this or sandwiches. Microwave bacon works just fine too. Directions: Add diced chicken on top.

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