St. Patrick’s Day Irish Hash

  I wanted to share a St. Patrick’s Day Irish Hash recipe created by Pure Organic founder and author of Pure Food, Veronica Bosgraaf. Perfect as a festive meal with friends and family, this recipe is the epitome of comfort food Irish-style. As a mother, Veronica believes in only using the highest-quality yet affordable ingredients to make easy meals at home for her kids. On St. Patrick’s Day, who doesn’t want festive comfort food? This vegan, gluten-free dish works perfectly, and it is so hearty, Veronica promises you won’t miss … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Fries

  When I told my kids we were having sweet potato fries at dinner, I got two polar opposite responses. My son was ecstatic at the prospect of eating sweet potatoes again since he always devours the sweet potato and marshmallow casserole I cook for Thanksgiving.  My daughter wasn't at all interested.  Although she sampled the same beloved casserole, its consistency reminded her too much of "baby food." Because of these differing opinions (and the fact that I refuse to be a short order cook) I have to calculate my approaches. My … [Read more...]

Quinoa and Grape Salad with Toasted Almonds

Even though Valentine's day has come and gone, we're still continuing our love affair- with quinoa- which has continued for its third year.  The latest recipe result is one of our favorite salad combinations to date.  It's light and simple yet bursting with crunch and a medley of unique flavors. I even ate some cold leftovers for lunch today, and the salad was equally as tasty. So, why don’t you try it for yourself?  This dish is a welcomed alternative to the rice-based side dishes that can become very commonplace very quickly. And, … [Read more...]

Quinoa with Pomegranates and Pistachios

One reason I love Thanksgiving weekend is that I don't cook at all.  We're about to head down to Baltimore to visit our respective families and the minute I step out of the car, I assume the role of guest for the entire weekend.  It is a bit odd, the one non-denominational holiday that revolves around food and I'm not cooking at all.  But, I've come to relish in the fact that while other kitchens are brimming with activity and wafting with the aromas from the delicious medley of food, my kitchen is completely closed. While I'm not cooking, I … [Read more...]