Quinoa Salad

Ingredients 12 cups water 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed 5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and diced 1 bunch Italian parsley leaves, chopped 2 bunches mint leaves, chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine … Read more

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Blanch green beans in a large stock pot of well salted boiling water … Read more

American Macaroni Salad

Ingredients 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional) 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar … Read more