1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups vegetable stock 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped basil 1 pound roasted asparagus*, cut in 1” pieces Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Add quinoa and stock to […]
Here’s another great recipe from our anniversary potluck! If you’re looking for a different take on the traditional caprese salad, try this Mango Caprese Salad recipe, courtesy of the National Mango Board, a client of ours. The mango lends a delicate sweetness — a nice foil to the whole milk mozzarella. And if you pair […]
I made this antipasto salad for our potluck because it’s a simple dish and a real crowd pleaser. My mom found the recipe in the Giada De Laurentiis “Everyday Pasta” cookbook. I modified the recipe by using whole wheat pasta and adding marinated artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes in place of the roasted red peppers. This […]
I shared this recipe with fellow Sac Foodies at our anniversary potluck. Like most of my dad’s recipes, this was adapted from a recipe in an old Bon Appétit magazine. It’s a chunky salsa with a twist – avocado. Don’t be surprised if people are scooping right for the avocado chunks! 4 large tomatoes 3-4 green onions, chopped […]
I love potlucks! Where else can you enjoy multi-ethnic cuisine and about a dozen different desserts all in one sitting? Sunday marked the second annual Sacramento Food Bloggers Potluck, and it was a first for the SacFoodies. Jenna and I were thrilled to be invited by hosts Elise and Garrett. From wild duck sausage and […]
