quinoa and mussels

We've been experimenting with more quinoa recipes. A black quinoa salad made with red onion, pineapple, cucumbers and an olive oil and white vinegar dressing.

Makes a fruity and crunchy accompaniment to grilled salmon, baby Chinese kale and mixed short grain steamed rice.

This is a mix of black and white quinoa with fennel, mint and lemon vinaigrette.

As we head into the cooler months, US black mussels come into season. These are from the Pacific Northwest.

Steamed mussels in a white wine sauce, recipe adapted from SimplyRecipes.com.

 And this version is made with a champagne cream sauce.