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 decided on this flavorful rice because I could not get 2 (if I cut the recipe in half) cups of fresh dill to make sheveed polo, or Iranian dill rice to go with the Persian salmon I was making. Herb packets are only available in March in Michigan and besides 2-4 cups is a … 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
Yes, there are a lot of ingredients in this curry recipe but be encouraged that it is well worth it. I made a point of saving 4 cups of turkey from Thanksgiving so I could make this Indian/British recipe. For some time I have been enjoying Indian cuisine and have gradually added many of the … Continue reading
A few years ago I purchased “The Wok” Recipes and Techniques” by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt, published in 2022 (author of the Food Lab which I also have). Remembering my college days both books are not only cookbooks but texts, or references as I would like to call them. I mean both cookbooks are like some of … Continue reading
This is a very easy recipe to prepare. The flavor is outstanding due to the marinade of Korean red pepper flakes and gochujang. Of course cheese melted on top of this braised chicken gives it a cheesy finish. This recipe is from Maangchi, adapted by Sam Sifton. I checked the cookbook I own (Maangchi’s Real … 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
If you’re looking for a quick meal and you love shrimp and kimchi, a classic Korean fermented vegetable, then this recipe is for you. These are ingredients I always have on hand – shrimp in the freezer and kimchi in cans I purchase online. I’ve tried a few kimchi varieties and finally found one I … Continue reading
Beans are an important part of my diet and I am especially fond of black beans. Normally, I like to eat them in a soup or chili, addition to a salad, quesadillas, or tacos. This recipe sounded perfect to go with some kimchi rice I had previously made. I am trying to have more “meatless” … Continue reading
I am a big fan of all types of rice and all versions of it too. Rice is not meant just for a stir-fry but all kinds of delicious and unique dishes. This Portuguese rice by a Food52 reader’s mother is another recipe that caught my eye. Linguica is a smoke-cured pork sausage seasoned with … Continue reading