Delicious Quinoa Ginger Molasses Cookie

Published on October 12, 2018 by Susan Ventrella, DO, ND

Sometimes you just want a cookie. But how do you make a cookie not so bad? A common answer would be, “remove all the sugar.” But let’s face it… if you remove all the sugar, who would want it? The answer? Compromise! When I bake I usually reduce sugar content by ½ and incorporate natural […]

Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burgers

Published on July 2, 2018July 10, 2018 by Susan Ventrella, DO, ND

Most vegetarian burgers are loaded with chemicals and soy protein. I don’t want to eat that or serve it to my family. So I started searching for the best tasting veggie burger I could make. I tried a rice and quinoa based pattie, but that was too bland and the texture wasn’t right. I even […]

Easy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Published on January 22, 2018February 7, 2018 by Susan Ventrella, DO, ND

So I’m up at the crack of dawn on a cool fall day. Hungry but lazy. What’s a girl to do that won’t derail her nutritional path? So I open the refrigerator. Hmmm, leftover quinoa, a peach…INSPIRATION! Here’s what you need for your quinoa bowl: ½-⅔ cup leftover cooked quinoa 1 average peach cut in […]