I love rice recipes and enjoy using them as a main dish or a side. Then there is often a history which I really enjoy reading about. This rice has West African roots and it’s a staple in Gullah/Geechee cuisine which is the basis of what’s considered Southern food today. Think shrimp and grits or … Continue reading
I have always enjoyed rice and have a number of versions (see list below at bottom of post). This rice appealed to me because I wanted a recipe where I could use dill pollen with my Salmon en Papillote (next post) which also uses another pollen, fennel. These pollens were generously gifted to me by … Continue reading
Rice and beans is a favorite dish among many, I mean it must be as it has its own Wikepedia page. Both foods are widely available and are found in many cultures around the world. This is a spiced-up version and not only are there beans and rice, but chopped jalapeno, a little garlic and … Continue reading
Lettuce wraps are a good choice for a “sandwich” by avoiding the carbs of bread (healthier) and you can fill them with all kinds of ingredients. They are good to make year round, they are usually quite simple and the ingredients can be made ahead of time and assembled when you are ready to eat … Continue reading
Soup is a favorite for most people, like me, especially during cooler weather. Some soups are known for their healing attributes such as chicken noodle soup or just some good, hot broth. This is one of those hot soups that nourish and is said to make you feel better. Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, is the … Continue reading
The traditional name for this rice is “dirty rice” or “rice dressing” in certain areas of the South. Since I do not add the “dirty” part (chicken livers or giblets), I felt “Cajun Rice” was more appropriate. I do like rice and enjoy cooking it various ways and with different ingredients. This is a new … Continue reading
I have always enjoyed Mexican food; I just have not made it very often. Gene liked Chiles Rellenos and that was about it. This dish is worth about 6 points per tortilla. If you add some meat you need to add an additional point or two.