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I've been doing web searches but every time I find something promising, I end up seeing it has fresh tomatoes or a touch of cheese. I'll probably just modify something if I can't find anything... or go the easy route with a (mostly healthy) dip and pita chips (which aren't that good for you but well, other people will like them) and maybe chopped celery.

I'm kind of surprised how many people list mac & cheese as a health food.

Ok i got it. It has one oddball ingredient but it could be found at your local shaws (considering you live near a shaws)

Confetti Quinoa
This recipe can be prepared with many different fruit or vegtable juices to complement varying flavor profiles

Yield: 6/1 cup servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup Quinoa, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup Barley
1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 1/2cups Carrot Juice
1 Each Spanish Onion, Small, Macedoine
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
3 each Scallions(green onions), 1/4 inch slices
{just ask for them if you cant find. they are more like
onion shoots}
2 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
1 cup Red Bell Peppers, small, parmentiere
1/2 cup PINEAPPLE, ( biggrin ) fresh, 1/2 inch wedges
1 each Green chilies, hot, minced

1 1/2 Tablespoons Honey

Method of Preparation:
1. Heat large saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Saute onions, scallions, chile, and garlic until soft. Add red bell pepper, stir to combine. Add quinoa and barley stir to quickly toast. Add honey
2. Add carrot juice, cardamom and salt, and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer the quinoa until most of the carrot juice is absorbed, about 10 min.
3. Places the pineapple on top of the quinoa. Cover pan with a lid and allow the pineapple to steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir the remaining Ingredients together until well combined. Serve in a bowl and garnish with parsley (optional)

Chefs Notes: Additional seasoning and/or different fish may be used for more intense flavor.
1 cup serving= 262 kcals, 6.27g fat, 11.35g pro, 46.22g cho. Rich in Vitamin A

Also, look for the Ancient Harvest brand of Quinoa.

Thats about it. The recipe had shrimp, chicken, and tomatoes in it but i had my friends mom take those ingredients out. So this can either be served hot or cold. Will that be all my lady?

OMG Hei that sounds awesome! Where is my drool emoticon?

*Adds stuff to the shopping list*

Thank you SO much. heart heart heart

Heyyyy.. how old is a Hei?

My mom made me cry tears of wonderful happiness today crying
Zero's dad came in and said I had mail, which turned out to be a card:

"Ashley,
I was thinking about what a great person I think you are. I think you have the better parts of me and the better parts of Nana.
I'm really proud of you and I love you.
Love,
Mom"

My family's usually never nice to me!


... gonk Mmmmmmmmmmmm, food talk...

I like your microwave.

Jello.