Life in a Cookie Jar: Flourless Chocolate Cake w/ Dairy Free option

Life in a Cookie Jar: Flourless Chocolate Cake w/ Dairy Free option: "Flourless Chocolate Cake 7 oz really good chocolate ( I use Ghirardelli 75% Intense Dark Chocolate ) 3/4 cup butter ( use butter ..."

Mediteranean Quinoa Salad

I went away with a group of friends from high school for the long weekend in May.  This supper salad from Kraft Foods ~ What's Cooking, was a hit.  I shared the recipe after the weekend was over.


2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 english cucumber ( cut in 4 lengthwise and cubed)
1 small red onion (cut in half and extremely, thinly sliced)
1/2 cup Kraft Greek Feta dressing
10 cups romaine (torn or chopped) (or as much lettuce is needed)
1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)

• Bring broth and quinoa to boil in saucepan on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool. 
• Combine tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat.
• Cover platter with lettuce; top with quinoa, tomato mixture, cheese and remaining dressing.

Indian Inspired Quinoa

1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp lemon dilly dip mix (Epicure)
1 cup frozen peas

• Bring stock o a boil, whisk in seasonings, add in quinoa, stir and cover with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add peas, stir and cover again.  Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the broth has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Serve on its own or as a side dish.

Tandoori Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (whole or cut in strips length-wise)
1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp tandoori seasoning (epicure)
1 tsp lemon dilly dip mix (epicure)
1 tbsp olive oil

• Combine spices and seasonings in a ziploc bag with olive oil. 
• Add yogurt to spice and oil.  Mix well.
• Place chicken in ziploc bag with yogurt mix.  Seal well, and squish to coat chicken.  
• Let marinate in fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
• Spray baking dish, and bake in a preheated 350 oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until done.
• Slice and have on a wrap for lunch, or serve with Indian Inspired Quinoa.