i'm back

I feel like I’m back. I don’t really feel sick anymore, I’m not falling asleep when I get home from work, and more importantly I can finally eat normal. Bless you second trimester. As you all know I love to cook and just wanted to share this great quick salmon marinade and quinoa recipe I threw together the other night (not my original recipes, but were great together).  It’s easy and pretty filling. Maybe salmon will be on your menu tonight? Bon Appetite!

Salmon Marinade

1-1.5 lbs. Salmon

1/3 c. OJ

1/3 c. Soy Sauce

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

Pinch of Sugar

¼ c. White Wine

2 TBS. Oil

1 tsp. Ginger

1 minced Garlic 

Combine all ingredients and whisk well. Marinate Salmon for at least 30 min. in the fridge. I did mine for 1.5 hours. Grill.

 Quinoa Pilaf

1/2 c. Carrot, diced                             

1/2 c.  Green Onion, diced                  

1/4 c. Celery,  diced                           

1/4 c.  Green Pepper, diced                   

1/4 c.  Red Pepper, diced          

Salt to taste

6 c. Quinoa, cooked

1/4 c. Olive Oil

2  Garlic, crushed

1 c. Almonds, sliced

1/4  tsp. Oregano

1/4 c. Grated Parmesan

Sauté chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano. Add sautéed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well. Add salt to taste. Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds and mix. I liked to mix in a little parm just to give it a little cheese flavor.