I am ALL about saving a few minutes in the kitchen, time is a precious commodity in my busy life. While I want to save time, I don’t want to cut corners when it comes to making fresh, fit, fabulous meals – even when I’m frazzled, I’m a foodie at heart.
One way I accomplish this quest for quick-fix, exciting food is by meal-prepping my grains “plain” (like rice, quinoa, wheat berries or whatever) and then sprucing up right before the meal with seasonal veggies, spices and herbs. Speaking of herbs, I really love the convenience and taste of Dorot Gardens little cubes of flash-frozen fresh herbs, read on to learn more, get my half-hour recipe for a colorful Carrot Kale Quinoa with Lemon Basil Gremolata and discover more inspiration for 30-minute meals and side dishes. Continue reading →