How to cook quinoa

1. How to cook Quinoa
2. The ratio is 1 cup of uncooked quinoa to 2 cups of liquid.
3. Bring quinoa and liquid to a boil in a medium saucepan. 
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed
5. 15 to 20 minutes. 
6. Fluff with a fork.

Cilantro Crusted Fish-with Pineapple Relish

Cilantro Crusted Fish-with Pineapple Relish

1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped fine
ground pepper as needed
1 lb. Tilapia, Salmon or other fish fillets in 4 oz portions
Olive Oil for searing

You may also marinate the fish with the prepared basil pesto, dried Italian herb or course ground pepper as you desire.

Place the cilantro in a plate then season each fillet with pepper and coat thoroughly in the chopped cilantro.  On a hot griddle or grill sear the fillets until done.  Serve with pineapple relish.

Fresh Pineapple Relish
1/2 of a fesh pineapple cut into small dices
1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
1/2 cup red onion diced
1 tsp. jalapeno pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 dashes hot sauce

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill

Source: Chef Joe Engelbird RD, LD

Teriyaki sauce-Salmon

Teriyaki Sauce-Salmon

1/3 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp mirin or medium dry Sherry
2 1/2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. peeled, chopped fresh ginger root
2 (1/2-thick) salmon steaks

In a small saucepan simmer sauce ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved, until reduced to about 1/2 cup and cool to room temperature in a metal bowl set in a large bowl of ice and cold water.  In a baking dish large enough to just hold salmon steaks in 1 layer marinate salmon in sauce, turning to coat, 15 minutes.

Preheat broiler.  Line broiler pan and rack with foil.  Arrange fish on rack in single layer, not touching each other, bush with melted butter, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Just how long fish should be broiled can only be estimated by size and shape.  For 1/2-inch cut steak, the steak should be 2-inches away from the heat and you should cook the first side 3 minutes and 3 to 5 minutes on the second side.

Source: Life University nutrition cooking class


(I cooked Salmon in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.  Place tin foil under fish and pour marinade over for easy cleanup.)

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Makes 4 large servings or 6 medium servings

3, 12 oz (36 oz. total) pkg of frozen cauliflower (the frozen kind seems to get a little softer for mashing), thawed (I used 2 heads of fresh cauliflower)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2-3 tsp. minced garlic (or about 4 fresh cloves, minced)
1 Tbsp. dried parsley (or fresh)
1 tsp. ground rosemary
4 Tbsp. cream cheese
1 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese (I add about 1/2 c. parmesan)
salt and pepper to taste

In a medium saucepan, steam your thawed cauliflower  for about 10-15 minutes.  (If using fresh cauliflower cook 20-30 minutes).
Meanwhile, cook your onions and garlic in the olive oil on medium-low until caramelized a golden brown.
Add your herbs and seasoning to the onion mixture.
When the cauliflower seems soft enough to mash, empty the water from the pot, and put the cauliflower back in that pot over the warm stove-pot.   Add your onion mixture, cream cheese, parmesan, and butter to the warm cauliflower.  Mash with a potato masher (works best) or large serving utensil until it becomes smoother.  This will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
Taste and see how you like it.  At this point, I may add additional herbs or spices, or another pinch of parmesan.  You can check your consistency as well.  I don't mind mine chunkier, but others may like it smoother.

You can see my recipe comes out more yellow in color because I use caramelized onions.  You could omit them, and try using some dried onion flakes instead or more onion powder to get a whiter color like a potato.  But, I love onions.
Source: Toady show

I made these and they turned out good, very flavorful and moist.

Crockpot Spareribs

Crockpot Spareribs

4 to 6 lbs. spareribs
1 c. ketchup
1 c. barbecue sauce
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. vinegar
1 T. molasses/honey
1 clove minced garlic
2 T. dried minced onion
1/2 t. salt1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 t. pepper
( added 1/4 t. cayenne pepper)

Place ribs in crockpot.  Combine remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.  Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

Source: Sonya Edman

What to Serve with this:
Roasted Cauliflower-brushed in coconut oil/salt- roasted at 450 for about 40 minutes.
Roasted red potatoes-coated with coconut oil/salt/paprika/garlic powder/paprika 450 for 40 minutes.
Green Salad

We made these ribs for Sunday dinner.  I used two racks of ribs that already had a rub on them.  Then used 2 crock-pots to place the ribs in and put sauce over them.  I cooked for 5 hours on high-(could have used a little more time)   Make sure to rotate the ribs in the crock-pot, moving the bottom one to the top. Made another recipe of sauce, added a little water, brought to boil to cook fresh onion and garlic.  Once done, take outside and cook on grill for 5 minutes and brush with remaining sauce.  They are done when sauce caramelizes.

Pizza Dough

Pizza Dough

1 pkg yeast
1 tsp syrup
1/4 c. water
Combine first three ingredients and let yeast start to bubble then add:

3/4 c. water
salt (1/2 t. ?)
1 Tbsp. EVOO
3 c. flour

Oil up dough and put in ziploc bags until ready to use
Preheat oven to 450 degrees then pre-cook dough for 5 minutes.

Source: A Manning?- Dad