Quinoa Garden Salad

My friend, Jessica, put together a nice little salad based on quinoa (KEEN-wah), a protein-  and fiber-rich grain (or technically, pseudo-grain).  Its flavor is slightly nutty and delicious with fish or anything grilled.
-box of quinoa*
-1 cucumber
-1/2 box grape tomoatoes
-1/2 red onion
-1 bunch fresh cilantro (or substitute fresh parsley)
-at least 2 Tbsp. olive oil
-sea/kosher salt and pepper [...]

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey-Thyme Dressing & Candied Almonds

I’m not much for salads, which needs to be remedied.  Consider this one a small step toward leafy lovin’:
dressing:
-2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
-a dab of raspberry mustard (or a bit of rasp. jam mixed with dijon)
-splash of white/regular balsamic vinegar
-2 tsp. dried thyme (fresh would be even better, use more)
-salt & lots of fresh ground pepper
-shake of seasoned salt
-dash [...]

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Waldorf Cole Slaw

I’m sometimes at a loss for side dishes, especially ones that aren’t starchy and laden with cheese (mmm, cheese).  This is a recipe I came up with after watching the Queen of Butter and Bacon, Paula Deen, make something similar.  Fortunately, it’s relatively light, for anyone with a New Year’s resolution to keep.
-3/4 bag cole [...]

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