Ask and you will receive. Recently I have had numerous folks ask me how I prepare and cook quinoa. Below is a description of 
what quinoa is, and a tutorial on how I prepare it. Enjoy!
First rinse the seeds lightly to remove any remaining saponins, or bitter taste. Then I dump the rinsed seeds into a heavy skillet. Make sure your skillet is dry, no oil added. I like to use my cast iron skillet, but any heavy skillet will do.
When they are completely dry, have turned a golden brown color, and have taken on a light nutty, roasted aroma, remove the seeds from heat and transfer to a bowl until cooled completely. Stir them occasionally to circulate air and aid in the cooling process.
Once they are completely cooled, I store in a sterile quart jar until I am ready to cook them. When cooking, be sure you don’t add too much water or they can become mushy. Add just enough to cover and watch them closely. You can always add a bit more liquid as they cook. I like them still firm enough to retain their shape without sticking together.
The jar on the right is after roasting. You can see the difference in the color. I often cook rice the same way, pan roasting it before I cook it in water. I like the consistency and flavor pan roasting gives it. NOTES: If you are transferring the quinoa from pan roasting directly into hot water to cook, be careful. The water will bubble up and can overflow. Leave plenty of room above the water level to avoid overflow. I like to cook about a cup of quinoa a week and store it in the fridge. I use a spoonful with 1/4 cup fruit in my yogurt or oatmeal, or sprinkle a spoonful over my salad. Anything to which I want to add a little fiber, flavor, texture and protein. So there you have it, easy peasy, healthy and yummy quinoa.
Sharon E. Coleman 