Quinoa Risotto with Shiitake Mushrooms

To say that I’m a quinoa fan is an understatement. I love Italian food, but at home, I only cook Italian dishes with quinoa flours, grains and gluten-free noodles because they are both delish and nutrish. This is one of the fastest recipes I make at home and my husband LOVES IT. Of course, everything is even faster because he is my sous chef (a true team player, soulmate, and life partner ♥). I came up with this recipe because of my love of quinoa and my husband’s love of risotto. We met in the middle and created a plant-based, guilt-free (no dairy), savory dish for us both to enjoy together. Read More…


Cherry Tomato & Wild Arugula Pasta

Cherry Tomato & Wild Arugula Gluten-free Pasta by HLife Photography

This is a perfect gluten-free pasta for lunch on a sunny day. My husband and I LOVE pasta, but  instead of buying the nutrient-deficient semolina pasta, we always buy organic QUINOA pasta and sometimes brown rice fettuccine pasta for vegan pad-thai, both gluten-free. You can get gluten-free pasta at Whole Foods, or your local natural food market. If they don’t have it, tell the manager of the store to get with the program and get it in the store. Let’s get to the goodness of this recipe, a delish, light, and flavorful lunch pasta. Read More…