Wholesome food that fits your life
Here at Simply Quinoa, we are all about real ingredients and real meals. There are no rules and definitely no guilt — just food that feels good to make and even better to eat.
So whether you’re cooking for just yourself or your whole family, you will find something for all taste buds (and diet preferences) here. I like to keep things flexible and easy, so cooking feels less like something you have to do and more like something you get to do. You can learn more about me, my family and my personal journey with food on my Meet Alyssa page.
Our Story
It started with a grain and grew into something more
Simply Quinoa was born in 2012 when I went gluten- and dairy-free. I was at a loss as to what (and how) to cook, and discovered a completely new-to-me ingredient: quinoa. What started as a hobby blog became a gathering place for people who wanted to eat real food without the overwhelm.
Over the past 14 years, the site has grown far beyond what I ever could have imagined. Today, Simply Quinoa is a trusted resource for hundreds of thousands of people who are looking to cook from scratch, eat well, and actually enjoy the process.
Simply Quinoa at a glance:
- 1,000+ tested recipes
- 200k+ monthly readers
- 40k+ newsletter readers
- 1.5M+ social media following
- 14 years and counting
Make wholesome cooking feel effortless
Simply Quinoa exists to make wholesome, from-scratch cooking approachable for real life: real schedules, real families, real budgets. Every recipe I create is designed to fit into your week, making your life easier, not harder.
As a mom of two little kids myself, my goal is to keep prep to a minimum, ingredient lists short, and the end result something everyone will enjoy.
What we Stand For
Four Things That Guide Every Recipe
- Real food, real ingredients. Whole, minimally processed ingredients are the starting point for everything. And always fresh and seasonal when possible!
- Weeknight-friendly. Recipes designed for real schedules. Quick enough for Tuesday night, satisfying enough for the whole table.
- Flexible for the way you eat. Gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, flexitarian, you name it, the recipes work across a wide range of eating styles, with easy swaps and clear options.
- No rules, just food. I’m not here to tell you how (or what) to eat. I’m here to give you more tools, more inspiration, and more reasons to love cooking.
Who We're For
If you have ever…
- Wanted to cook more from scratch, but always felt you didn’t have the time
- Felt bored with your weekly dinner routine and needed fresh inspiration
- Believed that good food should taste amazing and be easy to make
- Or just wanted to get something on the table that your whole family will enjoy
…then you’re in the right place. Simply Quinoa is here to help you fall in love with cooking one simple recipe at a time.
New Here? Here are some of our readers’ favorite Recipes
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re brand new here or a longtime reader, the best next step is the same: find a recipe that sounds good and make it tonight.
Not sure where to begin? My Signature Recipes email series is free to sign up for and contains all my tried and true recipes. You’ll find reader favorites, dinner ideas, breakfasts and even some sweet treats. It’s the perfect starting place if you’re new here.
xo Alyssa