homemade pico de gallo salsa (aka Andrew salsa!)

08/15/2012 by · Leave a Comment

Adding to the list of Things Andrew Makes Better Than Me is this salsa.

It’s not that I couldn’t make this as well as him if I wanted to, it’s just that I’m generally too lazy.

As in, when I make salsa, all these ingredients go straight into the food processor to get chopped up quickly and easily.

But no, it doesn’t taste quite as good as this way. Still good, but not the perfection that Andrew’s salsa is. :o)

I know this seems like quite a large batch, but trust me… it won’t go to waste!

And now I’m curious: Do you prefer your salsa chunky like this (pico de gallo style) or more blended up?

Homemade Pico De Gallo Salsa (aka Andrew Salsa!) Recipe

Ingredients:
12 roma tomatoes
1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, whites and light greens chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large limes, juiced
2-3 jalapeños, finely chopped - with or without seeds, to taste
fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper, to taste (we use about 1/2-1 tablespoon salt + 1 teaspoon pepper)

Directions:
Cut the tomatoes in half and gently scoop out the seeds and juice and discard; Dice the rest.

In a large bowl, gently stir together the diced tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Taste for spice and seasoning, adjust where necessary, and enjoy with chips!

This salsa keeps well for a day or two… and actually tastes best on the second day, so feel free to make it ahead!

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baked quinoa mac & cheese

05/29/2012 by · 2 Comments

For some reason, I always seem to forget about quinoa. And then I am pleasantly surprised every time I remember to make something with it again.

This quinoa ‘mac’ & cheese was such a delicious treat!

I saw the idea and knew that it was something my mac & cheese loving family had to try right away… And I’m so glad we did!

It was a hit with everyone except picky 3 year old Bjørn, who I’m sure just wouldn’t eat it because he saw me make it (He doesn’t like to know what’s in his food!).

This dish has all the rich, gooey flavor of your favorite mac & cheese with a whole lot less guilt in a healthy, protein-packed punch.

If you’ve never tried quinoa before, because you’re not sure how you’d like it… this recipe would be a great place to start and give it a try!

baked quinoa mac & cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar & pepper jack are great!)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping

Directions

Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Sauté the garlic for a few seconds and then add in and sauté the quinoa for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add in the chicken stock, salt & pepper, and onion powder, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly grease an 8" or 9" square baking dish.

When the quinoa is done, let it sit off the heat for about 5 minutes while you whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Quickly stir the liquid into the pan of quinoa with the 2 cups of cheese and dump it all into the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and place in the oven to bake for 25-35 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown!

(This recipe can easily be doubled to fill a 9x13" baking dish and feed 8-10 people!)

http://sweetannas.com/2012/05/baked-quinoa-mac-cheese.html

adapted from Monica Nelson Fitness

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sesame garlic green beans

04/10/2012 by · 6 Comments

I got this recipe from my sweet midwifriend (yes I know I made that word up!) recently and I absolutely fell in love with it the first time I tried it.

Sautéed green beens, loaded with garlic and sesame… super simple, healthy and packed full of flavor!

I’m pretty sure I could eat this every day. Or at least every other day. :o)

Even Haakon, my little 1 year old munchkin, can’t stop eating these and finished off half my plate-full last night!

This is more than a method than an exact recipe, since it all depends on your tastes and how many green beans you plan to cook, so you can’t really go wrong with this one!

Try it out and see if you get as hooked as I am!

sesame garlic green beans

Ingredients

  • fresh green beans, trimmed
  • coconut oil (or olive oil) for sautéing
  • lots of fresh minced garlic
  • sesame oil
  • lightly toasted sesame seeds
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Toss in the green beans and sauté until the beans are starting to get golden and crisp (don't let them get to the mushy stage!) toss in the garlic and let cook for a few seconds.

Remove from the heat, drizzle with a bit of sesame oil, toss with the toasted sesame seeds and season with salt & pepper if you'd like. Serve immediately!

http://sweetannas.com/2012/04/sesame-garlic-green-beans.html

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