Quinoa

I recently had a dish made with quinoa that was so delicious I thought about it for days. I was able to replicate the dish, and make some additions to make it a one-bowl meal, instead of a side.

Mediterranean Quinoa with Chicken
Onion and garlic sauteed in olive oil until softened
Add quinoa and toast in pan for 5 minutes
Add chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes
Fluff with a fork

I added fresh basil, chopped sundried tomatoes, crumbled feta, and shredded chicken breast. It was delicious, and even good cold the next day as a salad.
A crisp glass of Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut sparkling wine was a fine accompaniment.

Tuna

Two different dinners, one main ingredient: tuna steak.

Salad Nicoise
Seared tuna steak: olive oil, s& p
Veggies: avocado (essential), steamed fingerling potatoes and green beans tossed with salt (also essential), tomato, orange bell pepper...all on a bed of field greens
Vinaigrette: dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, kosher salt and lots of pepper

Seared Tuna Steak
Fingerling potatoes: steamed, tossed with olive oil, s& p, and fresh herbs from the garden (basil, parsley, thyme, oregano)
Squash from the garden: quickly sauteed, s& p