Archive for November, 2008

Quinoa and Chicken Casserole

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Having had some good success with using quinoa yesterday to thicken a soup I used it today in a Quinoa and Chicken Casserole. The recipe is a very simple slow cooker one that I have used for years. The main difference is that I used quinoa to thicken the sauce rather than flour, milk and [...]

Quinoa, Leek and Potato Soup in a Slow Cooker

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

This recipe was so easy.
Leek and potato soup is a favourite of mine. Its a great winter tonic when the weather is cold and nasty. It warms you up and is very filling. The quinoa adds it own character to a very simple meal.

Quinoa and Carbohydrates

Friday, November 21st, 2008

If there were to be one very good nutritional benefit of Quinoa it would be that it is a complex carbohydrate.

How to Use Quinoa Instead of Rice or Cous Cous

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Quinoa is very versatile in the kitchen. One of the simplest ways of using it is as a straight replacement for rice or cous cous. Now if you are interested in authentic Indian curries or Moroccan cuisine then you are not going to want to substitute anything for the correct ingredients.