Amazing Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

Stop what you're doing and try this absolutely amazing recipe!

 

First let's discuss quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) and its benefits. Quinoa is an ancient grain like crop with edible seeds. Think of it as a rice substitute that is gluten free and has fiber, protein, iron and potassium. Once cooked quinoa is tender, fluffy little bead like seeds that seem to take on the flavor of whatever you cook them with. I have used it in cold and hot recipes. You can find quinoa in the rice section of your local grocery store and its usually located near the top shelf. There are a few brands which offer flavored quinoa, so be sure to get regular, non-flavored quinoa. I suggest Ancient Harvest.

 

 

I tried this Quinoa Enchilada Casserole and it is the best recipe I have tried in a long time.  It was so easy to make and I feel that kids would love this too. Even if you are not a vegetarian I encourage you to consider trying this for your "meatless Monday." Upon first bite I could taste that tanginess of the green chilies and cheddar. The quinoa has a creamy texture and absorbed the flavor of the enchilada sauce. I used less chili powder than required, but next time I will use the full amount. This dish isn't heavy, but rather light yet filling. It's a mesh of flavors and textures. Creamy, melty, tangy, delicious and filling. You have to try this meatless casserole.

You will find the recipe here.

 

 

 

Too easy peach cobbler

This is my go to recipe for great tasting peach cobbler. This cobbler is a classic recipe that has been around for a long time. I first tried this recipe over 15 years ago. I suggest doubling the recipe if you are serving more than 4 people. Only a few budget friendly items go into making this yummy peach cobbler.

You can find the recipe here.

Ready for the oven

 

 

 

 

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe

Sometimes it's tricky finding the right banana bread recipe. This recipe is the best that I have tired. It is moist, flavorful, no nuts (I don't like nuts in banana bread) and easy to make.  Remember not to mix in your dry ingredients into the wet! Instead fold in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just enough until evenly combined. Mixing those ingredients in will produce a dry banana bread. I can't wait to make this again.

I used Flour's Famous Banana Bread Recipe which you will find here.





Look at how gorgeous the banana bread turned out.



Quick and easy olive cheese bread

I decided to try a recipe I saw on an episode of The Pioneer Woman. Ree Drummond made an olive cheese bread that looked delicious, quick and easy.


olive and cheese mixture

Green and black olives, green onion, cheese, butter and mayo make up this recipe. I substituted the mayo and used greek yogurt instead. The recipe calls for two green onions, but I used four. The mixture may look like a lot, but I used every bit of it. Prep time was around 10 minutes. I cooked the bread at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.





 

The taste: Savory, crunchy, salty goodness! The French bread cooked up perfectly and the saltiness of the olives was just right. The Monterrey Jack cheese was gooey and delicious. This olive cheese bread is a very rich and filling. I had leftovers and reheated them in the oven for olive cheese bread round two at dinner! You can even make and freeze these as well.

 

You will find the recipe with Ree's step by step instructions here.