Monday, December 31, 2018
Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies
The hubby doesn't really like cake, but he LOVES cookies. So one great way I find inspiration for new recipes is to look in my cupboard for expiring (soon) cake and pudding mixes and turn them into cookies. [Yes, my type A personality organizes them by expiration date. :) ] Today it was a butter pecan cake mix. I added mini chocolate chips, pecans and toffee bits.
Cranberry Muffins (High Altitude)
During the holiday season, I bought a bag of cranberries but didn't end up using them. As they were nearing the end of ripeness, I pulled out my "Baking at High Altitude" Cookbook and found a recipe for Cranberry Muffins. As usual, Randi Levin's recipes turn out perfectly every time here at 6300 ft elevation. I just poured the bag of cranberries into the batter as well as some chopped walnuts. I did end up adding salt to the recipe, just enough to add flavor but not effect the baking chemistry. I know I enjoyed them but also got an extra thumbs up from the hubby and neighbors. :)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon orange peel or orange zest
4 cups fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1. Thoroughly mix the melted margarine, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla.
2. To the egg mixture, add the dry ingredients and orange peel alternately with the cranberries.
3. Grease 9-10 large muffin sections or 16-19 regular size muffin pan sections or 3 dozen mini muffin pan sections.
4. Fill muffin sections 7/8 full with the batter.
5. Bake 15-325 minutes (depending on the size of the muffin sections), until firm to touch or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Add 1 extra egg when doubling or add 2 extra eggs when tripling this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon orange peel or orange zest
4 cups fresh or frozen and thawed cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1. Thoroughly mix the melted margarine, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla.
2. To the egg mixture, add the dry ingredients and orange peel alternately with the cranberries.
3. Grease 9-10 large muffin sections or 16-19 regular size muffin pan sections or 3 dozen mini muffin pan sections.
4. Fill muffin sections 7/8 full with the batter.
5. Bake 15-325 minutes (depending on the size of the muffin sections), until firm to touch or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Add 1 extra egg when doubling or add 2 extra eggs when tripling this recipe.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Chocolate Snowballs (Christmas Cookie Countdown 2018 #3)
The title is a little mis-leading. I was expecting cocoa snowballs, but they were more like powdered pecan sandies with mini chocolate chips in the dough. Aside from the title, even the hubby loved them--he's not big on sandies and shortbreads. The key to powdered covered cookies is to let them cool off completely before rolling.
Nice-N-Soft Christmas Trees (Christmas Cookie Countdown 2018 #3)
Another perfect sugar cookie. To save on time, I just did trees and ended up using some of the icing from the Christmas Lights cookies and they turned out beautifully.
Christmas Lights Cookies (Christmas Cookie Countdown 2018 #2)
One of my favorite things about the Christmas Cookie Countdown from Taste of Home always sends me on a scavenger hunt for a new cookie cutter or finds me a new use for an old one. Last year, I learned that you can use a heart-shaped cookie and turn it upside-down to make Santa's face. I also learned that a gingerbread man upside-down can be a reindeer. I really loved this particular recipe because of the shape (found at Michael's), the bright colors and the cinnamon added to the dough. It's probably now one of my favorite sugar cookie.
Polka Dot Macaroons (Christmas Cookie Countdown 2018 #1)
What a year this has been! Major ups and major downs. I feel like I'm sliding into home this December. So, I guess I won't be reaching my goal of "a cookie a day" this month/year. I did manage to make a few though and can't believe how delicious they were. In fact I made a couple of them twice already :)
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Caramelized Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey Pomegranate Glaze
The hubby bought me my first pomegranates last week. I'd been meaning to buy some and work with him, but never took the time. Later that day, he found this recipe which is probably one of the best side dishes I've ever eaten. I'd never roasted brussel sprouts or cooked them without bacon. I didn't have any pomegranate molasses, so I decided to make it from scratch (with 1 pomegranate). It turned out more like sauce/syrup rather than molasses, so hoping to try it again in the near future. In total it took about an hour and a half to make this dish, but for a holiday or get-together, it will wow your guests!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Crunchy Thai Cucumber Salad
Another fun Asian cucumber salad. I had some leftover sweet thai chili which was perfect for this salad. Now the hubby is not a fan of peanuts in salads/entrees so I left them out. I think next time I will try macadamia or cashew nuts. Super easy to make though and a great little salad to have in the fridge.
Pineapple Cucumber Salad
So I've been thinking WAY outside of the box with our cucumber harvest. Last week, pineapples were $0.98 again. I was so excited to find this recipe. I don't think this one needed salt. Next time, I might change it up and add mint instead. The hubby wasn't really a fan, but then again, he's never really liked fruit in his veggie salads. Yay, more for me. lol
Cherry Gelatin Supreme
I found this recipe and decided to take a break from Pumpkin to test as a potential Christmas family dessert recipe. I was able to test it on a neighbor who gave me thumbs up. It's a simple dish ingredient wise, but has multiple chilling steps. It was also a weird size dish so i broke it up into (2) 8x8 disposable pans which worked out pretty well. Worth the effort.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
Well, after this one, I'm never going to want plain old pumpkin pie. I used homemade apple butter from my last batch of canned apples (which were tart in variety) and boy did it add an awesome tang that regular pumpkin pie is missing. Yum!
Pumpkin-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've made this one in the past but this time I added dark chocolate chips. I also prefer old-fashioned oats so that you can really taste them as an oatmeal cookie. To me chocolate, oatmeal and pumpkin in a cookie is a favorite of mine.
Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars
I have continued my quest to make pumpkin treats as often as I can. In the past week, I have made a few more. This one is by far my favorite for ease and deliciousness. I actually prefer it over pie because the "crust" is so much better. The hubby and I "gobbled" this one up quickly. :)
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
With cucumbers and tomatoes pouring out of the garden, I am really having fun creating a new cucumber-based salad every other day. I enjoyed this one probably more than the hubby because I would rather have a sweet than savory sauce. It was refreshing and a great salad for summer.
Zucchini Brownies (or Cake?)
I really enjoy cooking the same thing but with a different recipe. This year, I tried this one that was labeled "brownies" but it turned out as a cake. I had leftover ganache so that became the frosting. The hubby prefers a higher frosting to cake ratio, so I kept hearing "needs more frosting". I think, if he had his way, he would skip the cake and go with just frosting. lol
Zucchini Tater Tots (Airfryer)
Since this month is garden harvest which means lots of zucchinis and potatoes. I'm absolutely thrilled to find this recipe. I boiled the potatoes and added in the shredded zucchini with a little bit of salt and pepper. I omitted the oil and rolled them into balls instead of cylinders (much easier). The airfryer is my top purchase of the year. It has re-introduced things like eggrolls, french fries and wontons. It's so nice to eat things that taste "fried" and doesn't require heating up the house with the oven.
Asian Cucumber Salad
I'm averaging 1 cucumber salad every other day. This one was intriguing so I thought I'd give it a go. It is now my favorite salad of the year! The hubby agrees. I think it would be a big hit if you're invited to bring a salad to a dinner. It's very healthy and the sesame seeds and sesame oil make it so delicious. It would be best to give it a few hours for the vegetables to marinate.
Corn, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This month is all about what to do with our garden harvest of Cucumber, Zucchini and Tomatoes. The hubby doesn't eat beans, so I was delighted to find this salad recipe. It was perfect with fresh avocado chunks to be added when served. The fresh lime is the key. You could easily add black beans and serve with chips as a pico.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Lemon Zucchini Bread
It's also Zucchini season and in the hubby's grand tradition of gardening, we have more than enough. The hubby is actually the one who sent me this one. It was really yummy. I will say the icing is the key to extra lemony taste. I will say I should have doubled or tripled the amount of lemon in the bread. I also like that this particular recipe only made one loaf which is great for just 2 people so it can be freshly made often.
Marble Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin season! I made these last week for a trip the hubby made to see a friend. I was told the bars disappeared very quickly. This one was not heavy with pumpkin and was more of a cheesecake flavor--yum! It was easy to make and looked great too. Definitely adding to my "re-make" list.
Pumpkin Blondies
It's that time of year again! I discovered that I had at least 90 pumpkin recipes, so I decided to give it my best shot and bake as many as possible before the end of the the fall season.
I started off with Pumpkin Blondies--not sure if it's the elevation (6400 ft), but it turned out like a bread/cake/brownie. :D Don't know any other way to describe it. The good news is that it was delicious! The hubby enjoyed it too, so it was definitely a winner.
I started off with Pumpkin Blondies--not sure if it's the elevation (6400 ft), but it turned out like a bread/cake/brownie. :D Don't know any other way to describe it. The good news is that it was delicious! The hubby enjoyed it too, so it was definitely a winner.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Lemony Cucumber Couscous Salad
So the hubby is wanting to eat healthier (aka, Gallbladder cleanse diet) and we have an abundance of Armenian cucumbers in our garden. I knew he loved lemon and couscous so I found this recipe. What I loved about it is that couscous takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. I let it cool down before adding the mixture of cucumber, garlic powder, parsley (dried), lemon juice (doubled) and, since I didn't have feta, I added some goat cheese and yogurt for a super amazingly delicious salad. It was good both warm and cold and was the perfect complimentary for the scallops. Kudos to this author for sharing this recipe. I will likely be making this over and over!
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Zucchini Boats
It's that time of year again--even with all the hail, drought, bugs, rabbits and ground squirrels, Zucchini is the one vegetable that refuses to (literally) be beat down. We also have an abundance of pork sausage from the pigs we processed earlier in the year. It's a great night for zucchini boats. I didn't add the breadcrumbs, used German sausage and used the mexican blend cheese I had on hand. I also added mushrooms. So delicious, healthy and simple!
Peach Crisp
The hubby bought peaches yesterday and requested Peach Crisp for dessert. Knowing how much I love to bake, he knew I was excited! I really enjoy looking at recipes online and reading the author's perspective as well as the reviewers' take. Typically I only bake 5 star recipes which was part of my reason for choosing this one. I only wish I had had time for homemade ice cream. [I tried the boiling trick for getting the skins off--it worked beautifully.]
Bailey's Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
I recently had neighbors over for dinner and couldn't wait to make this one. Brownie bottom, Baileys in the cheesecake, ganache and whipped cream--yum! Not sure what the issue was, but I couldn't get the whipped cream consistency I needed; it kept curdling. Other than that, it was a wonderfully delicious cheesecake. So glad that I had to share. ;)
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cheesecake
Finally found some time to share a few amazing desserts that I've tried in the last few weeks. This one was a request from a neighbor for her mother's birthday. "Something chocolately and gluten-free". Challenge accepted! It was a very easy substitution with gluten-free "oreos" as the crust, and you can't go wrong with ganache?! One caveat--a normal cheesecake usually has 24 ounces of cream cheese. Knowing this, I followed the recipe and put the extra in a small pie pan. The hubby was excited there was some for him.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Loaded Butterscotch Cheesecake
I've really been having fun with cheesecakes lately. There are so many varieties. It's fun to have so many willing neighbors as guinea pigs too. I attended a party this weekend and had the pleasure to make this one. It's very rich and decadent--loaded is an understatement. If you like butterscotch, you'll really enjoy this one!
Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
This one was emailed to me as an alternative to Strawberry Pretzel Salad. A neighbor was having a birthday, so it was the perfect time to give it a try. It definitely was worth the time (and very little effort)! I ended up using fresh mandarin oranges (3) instead of the canned. I think they taste so much better. Something very refreshing about oranges and pineapple in a jello salad in the summer. Definitely one to take to parties and potlucks.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Homemade Dog Food
Well, apologies for taking 2 years to finally start serving our dogs homemade food. Actually, they told us they were done with dry, store-bought food. Over the past couple months, they barely touch it. We have been giving them bones and meat scraps with the food. They end up eating just the meat and the birds get the dry food. I think they've been watching the cows and pigs eat better than them and went on strike. So, I did some research and discovered, it's a little more work, but a nutritious meal is pretty easy to put together. Now, I don't have time to do it daily so I used the big roaster starting with ground yak, white rice, sweet potatoes, peas and garlic and lots of water. Then after cooking for 12 hours (overnight), I take a masher and mash it all up for easier digestion. We have 2 Anatolian Shepherds that get 2 cups each twice/day. It's a lot of food, but overall cheaper than the dry food and looking forward to watching their energy perk up and coats improve. After a week, I can already see a difference. The next thing I'm going to do is get a mortar/pestle and add powdered egg shells for calcium. A roaster full will probably last 4-5 days. It's really important to read the reviews for additional information and food variety ideas. Going to change grains, meats and veggies every time.
Monday, June 11, 2018
Banana Cream Cheesecake
Ok, I'm in love with banana extract. I pretty much like banana anything--especially banana laffy taffy. Now I just need to learn how to make my own taffy and I'm set. I came across this recipe on Facebook and KNEW I HAD to try it. But....out of fear of eating the whole thing by myself, I decided to recruit guinea pigs. Thankfully I have many willing neighbors (and spouse). So this blog is a thank you to all the compliments on this dessert and a BIG thank you to Lindsay for posting this recipe online. There are many steps to this recipe but as long as you have a good springform pan and a Kitchenaid mixer (with whip and paddle), it's easy! [Rather than piping the whipped cream and slicing bananas, I delivered slices of cheesecake with an intact banana and put the whipped cream in jelly jars on the side.] I think next week, I'm going to try Red Velvet Truffles.....
Monday, May 28, 2018
Smores Cookies
We recently stayed the weekend up in the mountains with friends. The hubby requested smores cookies so I found this recipe. Now, I'm not a marshmallow fan, but this was amazing! I used pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs and Hershey chocolate bars. I've been thinking about making them again (and again lol). Definitely a winner for a real smores alternative.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
I had so much fun last year with my new (to me) electric Ice Cream maker, that I decided to branch out from Vanilla Bean to other flavors. Strawberries were on sale, so, after scouring Google, I found this one. I liked that it was eggless, required no cooking and added lemon juice and honey. I doubled the recipe and probably could have tripled it. I did use the blender to mix ingredients before putting it in the mixer. It took about an hour to mix and then transported to a container to continue to freeze. It was a big hit at a friend's Memorial Day BBQ. The best part was that it didn't require any cooking and chilling prior--ice cream ready in 1 hour!
Monday, April 23, 2018
Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake
I’m grateful to have neighbors that are willing to try my adventures in baking. It’s not only my therapy but my way of letting them know I’m thinking about them. This one is probably one of my future favorites. The mascarpone cheese and fresh blueberries make it a very special treat. One caveat, due to the high elevation, I had to cook it for 90 minutes. I also might add a little lemon juice next time to balance the sweetness.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Ham, Potato and Broccoli Cheese Soup
Well, it's a rainy/snowy day; that's how Colorado does spring. Don't know what it is about cold, dreary weather that makes soup taste so good. I used 2 ham steaks and cut them up; used my handy dicer on my KitchenAid mixer for the potatoes (makes perfect cubes); and had fresh broccoli that needed using up. In general, I cook healthy dinners, but tonight, I didn't hold back with the cream and cheese--it's the only way to truly make comfort food. :) Thumbs up from the hubby...I don't think this soup will last long. ;)
Mountain Dew Cake (modified)
Well, you all know baking is my therapy and this weekend has been extra "therapeutic". Having fun trying some new recipes. This one was simple and easy. My recipe selection usually starts with something I have in my cupboard that needs to be used. This time it was lemon cake. I usually end up doing poke cakes, but I saw the title and knew I had to try it. A few caveats--if using a bundt cake pan, there are some great tips on YouTube that I recommend watching. Secondly, I didn't have Mountain Dew on-hand, so I used Sierra Mist; I highly recommend adding a little lemon juice to the cake and the glaze--takes away some of the sweetness. Lastly, I recommend making this cake the night before and glazing the next day to make sure it's had time to completely cool down, otherwise you end up with a glaze moat around your cake. Great cake for spring!
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Dark Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate, chocolate and more is one of my favorite go-to's for decadent but simple desserts. I like to use my neighbors as guinea pigs for my baking therapy experiments. I ended up doubling the recipe and will be handing it out to a birthday girl and at a housewarming. This dessert is very rich, so I recommend smaller pieces. Also, when giving away desserts, I like to use disposable dishes so I bought pre-made graham cracker crusts. However, in the future, I'm planning to stock-up from thrift stores for 13x9s and pie crusts so I can give away real dishes (which actually end up being cheaper than aluminum). :)
Strawberry Poke Cake
I have a bad habit of buying cake mixes when they're $1 and then not using them in a timely manner. I've decided to organize them (and pudding boxes) in my cupboard based on expiration and make sure I pull them out in time.
I've learned that Poke cakes are the best way to use up cake and pudding/jello for a delicious dessert, not to mention it's super easy to make them. I ended up leaving off the cool whip and using strawberry jelly for this one. For a strawberry cake, I recommend adding a little lemon juice to give it a bit of a kick. :)
I've learned that Poke cakes are the best way to use up cake and pudding/jello for a delicious dessert, not to mention it's super easy to make them. I ended up leaving off the cool whip and using strawberry jelly for this one. For a strawberry cake, I recommend adding a little lemon juice to give it a bit of a kick. :)
Baked Ham with Golden Beets and Asparagus
Delayed Easter dinner last night. Another awesome sheet pan dinner and great recipe from Food Network. Of course we used our own pork but I added golden beets and asparagus. I followed the Food Network directions, but took about 1/4th of the sauce and mixed it into the veggies, adding them to the pan and continued to cook it all for 40 minutes. It was so delicious and easy! Plus the dogs enjoyed the bones and fat. [I put the ham on a cooling rack placed in the cookie sheet.
Friday, March 30, 2018
Lemon Supreme Pie
I was excited to make this one, however, I'm not able to comment on the finished product. I loved both the made-from-scratch lemon curd and the cream cheese layer, but, since I made this for a neighbor as a "get-well" treat, I hope it turned out yummy. I cheated and used a pre-made graham cracker crust instead of baking a pie crust--it saved me a ton of time and seemed to go well with it. I also omitted the extra whipped topping and just left the 2 layers. If you want a quick, easy (but overnight) pie, this is perfect for spring, Easter and summer. I am hoping to make this one again later this season. I love Taste of Home because I know I can always trust their recipes.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Ranch Dressing
I've tried AIP (Auto-Immune Paleo) ranch dressing, but we just can't get into it. It's mostly a coconut and lemon juice derivative which is good, but not with the label "ranch". So, lately, I've just been using this good ole' fashioned ranch recipe. I do substitute fat-free yogurt for buttermilk which helps it with the kick it needs. I also use garlic and onion powder rather than fresh garlic and chopped onion. I don't have my herb window garden established yet, so during the winter months, I use dried herbs. If I didn't keep fresh dressing in the fridge, I don't think the hubby would ever eat salad. ;)
Baked Beer Battered Onion Rings
The hubby and I no longer eat fried food, so thankfully someone invented Panko. This was a teensy bit labor intensive, but definitely worth it if you're craving onion rings without all the grease. One thing I didn't do but should next time is to turn them halfway through baking to help even out the crispness. I served it with homemade ranch dressing (see blog) per the hubby's request. [The beeroness's website always has some yummy recipes that incorporate beer; it's one of my favs.]
Thousand Island
Today is St. Patty's day and the hubby wanted a reuben. We went to the grocery store deli and had them slice some corned beef and (per the hubby's request) white cheddar cheese. [The hubby's not a fan of swiss--crazy huh? lol] I had sauerkraut from our garden cabbage earlier in the year and I decided to make the thousand island dressing from scratch. Below is the recipe that I spread onto the marble rye bread. I used our handy-dandy panini maker and served it with baked onion rings (see next blog). This one is definitely a keeper. [I used pickles canned from earlier in the year from our garden.]
Monday, March 12, 2018
Strawberry Pineapple Kombucha
It's that time again! [Actually, every 3 weeks should be that time, but I only have so much time.] I'm going to post a new kombucha recipe because it's illustrated and all on one printable page! I ended up with 3 quarts so I added 1/2 cup strawberry/pineapple puree then 3 cups of kombucha liquid to each quart. [Reserved back 1 cup and scoby for the next round.] I use passion fruit loose leaf black tea for the fermentation step. Helps the fruits blend well. I'm excited to taste this one because I read that strawberry tends to make kombucha fizzier. :) Here's to your health!
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Crustless Spinach Quiche
My my my, it's been a long time since I took the time to blog. I haven't stopped cooking, but I have slowed down in exploring new recipes. Really glad that, lately, the hubby has asked for "less bread" in his meals, which means, no noodles or dumplings in soup, no crust in pie, and super thin crust pizza (or cauliflower crust instead). [In the near future, I'll be posting a recipe for Chicken Zoodle Soup. Can't wait to try that!
Crustless quiche is great because you can get lots of great protein and veggies without all the extra carbs and calories. I loosely used the below recipe. I added breakfast sausage from our pigs, used "fiesta" cheese and "queso" cheese blend. I also added tomatoes and mushrooms; the spinach was fresh. This is the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Crustless quiche is great because you can get lots of great protein and veggies without all the extra carbs and calories. I loosely used the below recipe. I added breakfast sausage from our pigs, used "fiesta" cheese and "queso" cheese blend. I also added tomatoes and mushrooms; the spinach was fresh. This is the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Rotisserie Chicken
The hubby bought a whole chicken today, so I decided to finally use the Rotisserie option on my Countertop Convection Oven with Rotisserie. Some things turn out to be super simple and easy if you just try. In this episode, I learned how to truss and prepare a chicken for the rotisserie. Not sure why I haven't already been doing this for years. It will take about 2 hours and I think will pair nicely with broccoli/cheese/rice and sweet potatoes. I particularly liked this recipe because it uses avocado oil. I love this oven overall because it takes less energy and heat for just 2 people like us; perfect for a small cabin in the mountains too (which I'm hoping we opt for in the near future). ;)
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Upside Down German Chocolate Cake
I've been on a baking hiatus, so when I found this recipe, I was so excited. This is probably one of the easiest, tastiest "bangs for your buck" that you can find. I was actually looking for a German Chocolate poke cake, but nothing compares to this one. It's a great one to bake for company and serve hot with ice cream after dinner. I used lard to grease the pan. Next time, though, I'll use a piping bag for the cream cheese mixture so it doesn't come out in clumps using just a spatula.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup (Instant Pot)
I think we're averaging one (ground) sausage recipe per week. I definitely need to keep finding good German Sausage recipes. I loosely based my soup on this recipe. First, I sauted the sausage in the instant pot then added the rest of the ingredients. We still have potatoes from our garden and I used a jar of my homemade sauerkraut. I also added carrots. The bay leaf and caraway seed made it taste amazing. The hubby also added sour cream and cheese at the end. Using the instant pot, I was able to get all cooked in under 30 minutes! Delish!
Red Quinoa Salad
My aunt gave me the gift of red quinoa for Christmas with this recipe. It was yummy, like a Mediterranean salad. It was perfect timing on the ingredients too since the hubby has been buying too many cucumbers and tomatoes lately. He doesn't like mint, so I would opt for parsley instead. I also added red onion instead of shallots (since it's what I had on hand). I didn't think the red wine vinegar amount was enough, so I ended up adding fresh squeezed lemon juice--perfect! One trick I read after the fact suggested using chicken broth instead of water for the quinoa soak. Overall, a very healthy and delicious dish!
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