• Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa @ bestwithchocolate.com

    broccoli cheddar quinoa;

    February 8, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Tri-colored quinoa mixed with chopped broccoli in a cheesy cheddar casserole, perfect as a weeknight side dish! – – Broccoli cheddar quinoa is one of my go-to side dishes!  I typically have all ingredients on hand on a given day, so when I have nothing else planned as a side dish, it’s perfect and easy to whip up!  Broccoli is a pretty good staple in my home, since it’s one off my favorite vegetables–don’t get me wrong, I’ll still take twix cookies (recipe) over vegetables any day.  But when coupled with the quinoa, it’s actually a pretty decently healthy side-dish!  Plus, cheese…

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  • Cod with Wasabi Aioli @ bestwithchocolate.com

    hello fresh: cod with wasabi aioli;

    February 1, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    I was pleasantly surprised at this meal from Hello Fresh (click here if you’re interested in a discount!).  It’s name was “panko crusted cod”, which I don’t think does the recipe justice.  It’s more interesting than just slapping some panko on cod!  With a little wasabi-lime kick, it’s definitely something I’d consider making again! The side dishes were appropriately meh.  They weren’t bad, but they also weren’t anything to write home about.  Pretty much plain quinoa (I had to add some salt and herbs to liven it up), and a sautee of shallots, green beans, and tomatoes.  Nothing too fancy, but…

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