SPICY
spicy quinoa chickpea salad
January 14, 2023
This Quinoa Chickpea Salad is the best way to eat the rainbow. Every bite features chickpeas, colorful vegetables, lemon, and lots of fresh herbs.
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If you decide to recreate this delish salad dish, tag me @katherinemcquade on Instagram and use the #KetchupWithKatherine! I would love the support and the opportunity to share your delicious dishes!
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Don't forget donate to my program "Promoting Hope: Potholders for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness" and I will send you a set of personalized potholders to use in your kitchen! Email me at info@katherinemcquade.com for all the details!
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Happy Cooking!
xoxo, Katherine
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INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 can chickpeas
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup cucumber
​½ red onion
​1 bunch cilantro
Dressing:
½ cup olive oil
1 lemon juice from lemon
3 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Roast on 425F with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic salt & a dash of paprika.
Meanwhile chop all the veggies as small as you can. Tiny little pieces is idea here!
In a small bowl whisk lemon juice, oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper and oregano.
Combine quinoa, chickpeas and veggies in a big bowl. Toss with dressing and serve. Option to top salad with feta cheese
spicy salmon bowl
January 12, 2022
Happy 2022! I'm very obsessed with TikTok... anyone else?
I loved Emily Mariko's Rice/Salmon Bowl... so I decided to recreate it but with a twist!
If you decide to recreate my Spicy Salmon Bowl recipe, tag me @katherinemcquade on Instagram and use the #KetchupWithKatherine! I would love the support and the opportunity to share your delicious dishes!
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Don't forget donate to my program "Promoting Hope: Potholders for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness" and I will send you a set of personalized potholders to use in your kitchen! Email me at info@katherinemcquade.com for all the details!
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Happy Cooking!
xoxo, Katherine
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INGREDIENTS:
Blackening Spice:
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white black pepper
Salmon Bowls:
12 ounces salmon, deboned, cubed and seasoned
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup white rice uncooked, makes 1 cup cooked
¼ cup cucumber, sliced thin
½ avocado, sliced thin
¼ cup green onions, chopped small
1 tablespoon jalapeno, sliced thin
2 tablespoons cilantro, remove stems and chop
2 teaspoons furikake, split between the bowls -option to use sesame seeds
1 large lime, quartered
Spicy Sauce:
¼ cup mayonnaise or kewpie mayo
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
2 teaspoons maple syrup
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine the blackening spice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Remove salmon skin and pin bones.
Cube salmon into bite-sized pieces.
Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and toss with the blackening spice until its well coated.
Add two tablespoons olive oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the seasoned salmon cubes to the pan.
Cook for 3-4 minutes turning frequently to prevent burning.
Once cooked to your liking, set the salmon aside.
Cook the rice according to the package.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined, no lumps.
Next, you’ll chop any remaining vegetables and herbs.
Grab two bowls.
Add cooked rice to the bottom of your bowls.
Next, add sliced avocado, chopped green onion, sliced jalapeño, sliced cucumber, seared salmon cubes, cilantro, fresh squeezed lime, and furikake.
Finish with spicy sauce and enjoy!
roasted red pepper soup
December 7, 2021
A rich and intensely flavoured Roasted Red Pepper Soup made with sweet, charred red peppers, garlic, sun dried tomatoes for an extra flavour kick and topped with homemade basil pesto and a creme fraiche swirl. Warm, comforting and easy!!
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I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you decide to recreate this Roasted Red Pepper Soup recipe, tag me @katherinemcquade on Instagram and use the #KetchupWithKatherine! I would love the support and the opportunity to share your delicious dishes!
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Don't forget donate to my program "Promoting Hope: Potholders for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness" and I will send you a set of personalized potholders to use in your kitchen! Email me at info@katherinemcquade.com for all the details!
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Happy Baking!
xoxo, Katherine
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INGREDIENTS:
6 red bell or pointed peppers (1.6 lbs/750g (around 6 peppers)
1 yellow onion
5 sun dried tomatoes jarred
4 garlic cloves peeled and whole
1 squeeze lemon juice (around ½ tbsp)
2.5 cups vegetable stock (600ml)
salt and pepper to season
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 tablespoon pesto
creme fraiche for topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
Roughly chop the red peppers and place in a large baking tray with peeled whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper then roast in the oven until slightly charred (around 40 minutes).
Finely chop a white (yellow) onion and saute in a large pot with a little olive oil until translucent and soft. Once soft, add the roasted peppers and garlic, sun dried tomatoes and vegetable stock.
Simmer for 10 minutes then turn off the heat and blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender. Taste for seasoning, I only add pepper because there's enough saltiness from the stock and sun dried tomatoes and pre seasoned peppers.
Add a small splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, stir and serve with a drizzle of creme fraiche and homemade pesto. Grab a hunk of crusty bread and dive in.