Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad

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Zesty Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad is always a favorite at every gathering. The combination of sweet corn salsa, tender, nutty quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, earthy black beans, and fresh cilantro creates a flavor profile your family and friends will love. I’ve even been known to carry along copies of this recipe when I bring this dish to a …

Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

Hey, have you ever tried jerk chicken? I took a trip all the way to Jamaica before I finally discovered this poultry wonder. I was sitting on the beach, soaking up the sun when my fellow sunbathers abandoned their chairs and rushed towards the hotel pool area. That’s when the afternoon jerk cart came on the scene and served up …

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Fish Tacos with Pineapple Island Salad & Lime Crema

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Print Recipe Fish Tacos with Pineapple Island Salad & Lime Crema Yum Chili Lime Rub marinated cod sprinkled over a colorful salad of fresh pineapple, purple cabbage, fresh cilantro, red onion and just a touch of jalapeno tossed in lime juice and a dusting of sea salt. Top it all off with a Lime Crema sauce and you have a …

Pomegranate Mint Sangria

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The holidays are always a great time to try out new drink recipe ideas that are festive, refreshing, and pretty to serve at a party. Pomegranate Mint Sangria is an excellent option for the holidays or parties throughout the year. Sangria is a Spanish cocktail combining sweet wine, fresh fruit, and other ingredients and typically served to guests during parties …

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Mango-Cucumber Salad with Mint & Sweet Onions Recipe

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Cucumber mango mint saladWhen it comes to salads, there is no end to the variety of ingredients you can use to create an appetizing palatal experience. For me, that combination has to draw me in, keep me interested, and leave me wanting more for it to be considered a great salad. Call me a salad snob if you will, but …

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GF/DF Quinoa with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Print Recipe GF/DF Quinoa with Black Bean and Corn Salsa Yum This is one of those amazing recipes that everyone will ask you to make and bring to their gatherings. Course Lunch, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine American, Mediterranean, Mexican Servings people Ingredients 2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled4 cups water1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 15 ounce corn …