Berry Sangria

This is perfect for your outdoor barbecue, picnic, or holiday get together.

I used strawberries, blackberries, raspberries in the bottom of the pitcher.

Feel free to mix and match and use the berries that you like.

Enjoy!

1 bottle dry red wine (or white wine)
1 c. each: blackberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries
1/4 - 1/2 c sugar (regular or sugar free)

Rinse berries in a strainer and drain on a clean paper towel lined plate.

Remove tops from strawberries and cut into slices. 

Set aside 4 strawberries and cut 1 small slit into them for garnish.

In a pitcher, place the berries, sugar and ice.

Pour wine over fruit, mix with a clean wooden spoon.

Put in fridge to chill until you're ready to serve.

To serve: pour wine in a clean glass. 

Garnish glass with a strawberry.

Serves 4.

Quinoa salad

This is perfect for backyard barbecues, holiday get togethers or anytime.

2 c. cooked quinoa
1 medium tomato diced
1/4 c. diced onion

1 - 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed chopped 

1 - 2 T. olive oil

1/8  - 1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, fresh or dried parsley

zest and juice  of 1/2 lemon

Boil quinoa to package instructions. 

Zest, cut lemon in half, set aside.

Peel, rinse and chop onion. 

Rinse and dice tomatoes.

Peel, rinse crush and chop garlic.

Combine oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley in a measuring cup. Stir with a clean fork to mix. 

Remove quinoa from heat and drain if needed.

In a bowl combine quinoa and vegetables. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to mix and place in refrigerator until ready to serve. 


Serves 4.