Easy Cheesy Quinoa Lobster Bake

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I mentioned earlier in the week that I’m on a quinoa kick and have had a fridge full of lobster claws, so lets try something different.  My friends and family love my seafood mac and cheese, but lots of special people in my world are going gluten-free for a variety of reasons. I think this is a great way for someone who is gluten sensitive or insulin resistant to have something creamy and hearty.

Three variations on a theme below – let’s roll, below the cut!

Oooey Gooey Easy Cheesy Quinoa Lobster Bake

Lobster Quinoa Salad

I love seafood. LOVE it. And since Food Considered posted a big honkin’ lobster on her facebook page on the 4th of July, I’ve had crustaceans on the brain. Combine that with other variables including peak season for Jersey corn and tomatoes and an current obsession for quinoa, and the wheels started turning.

Lobster Quinoa Salad

Sabores Bailar!

I’m off for warmer climates soon, so i’m posting a dish I made a while ago to get in the Latin spirit. This is almost an exact replica of a dish i had at Cafe Con Leche in January. I was so excited by the flavors and textures that I immediately said “I bet I could do this!”  And I was right.