There is something about the combination of chicken, rice, mushrooms and broccoli in a casserole that is pure comfort food. Back in the day, we used to make the old recipe that used canned cream of mushroom soup for chicken and rice casserole. I have yet to find a good store bought dairy free, gluten […]
This recipe is similar to my Mung Bean Stew - with a few changes/additions. It is said that mung beans are a legume that are heart healthy, they help to reduce cholesterol, are the least gas forming of all legumes, and they also assist in improving/balancing digestion. It is my goal/hope for 2018 to eat […]
If you read my blog you will know that while I love the idea and convenience of a crock pot/slow cooker - in terms of success we have really had minimal results - just the odd recipe turns out great. Usually, we find the dish is lacking in flavor, and any meat is over cooked. […]
When dining alone I always gravitate towards seafood - always. DH is not a seafood lover at all - he will eat fish: salmon, halibut, cod and snapper but that is about it. No shell fish what so ever. I suppose I could cook more seafood than I do - but honestly I'm too lazy […]
This has to be one of my all time favorite soup recipes. It was one of my first soup recipe posts from 2010 and one I make time and time again. Back in the day....I am talking wayyy back in the day, as a teenager I loved the tomato rice soup that came in a […]
If there is one thing I love in this whole wide wide world that we live in- it is homemade soup. Nothing soothes the soul more. In winter time, soup will always be number 1 in this household, hence another soup recipe. It seems to be all the rage these days to have homemade bone […]
UPDATE: we had this again the other day, but we had run out of wild rice so had it without....and it was even better! Recently I had read an article on the health benefits of cashew nuts. When cashew nuts are soaked and pureed into a luscious smooth mixture it is a perfect addition to […]
We are in full swing with rainy season in our neck of the woods. It is hard to believe that November is already here...where do the months slip by? Well, with fall comes pumpkins, and squashes of all kinds. Despite the rainy season, I always look forward to creating new squash dishes of any kind. […]
Although I do have a number of rice dishes on this blog....rice is not my favorite side dish. Never has been. (unless it is Risotto or a lovely dessert rice pudding) However, if you make it into a pilaf, adding numerous flavorings and other ingredients, it creates a flavorful side dish indeed. We recently discovered […]
Chanterelle mushrooms are by far my favorite mushroom - even re-hydrated they have such a distinct woodsy sweet flavor. Although, fresh is always the best. They do have a short window of time for harvest, and as we did not get any fresh ones this year, I was happy to be able to buy dehydrated […]
We love Chinese food inspired dishes in this household. Having given up Chinese Food many years ago, it was such a delight to find actual Gluten Free Ramen Noodles - at Costco no less! Millet & Brown Rice Ramen Noodles are from Lotus Foods Company - finally, a real gluten free ramen noodle - yayyy! […]
This gluten free side dish - Rice a Roni, makes a nice change to every day rice or potatoes. It is a dish I have been making for years, following Bette Hagman's recipe from her cook book "The Gluten-free Gourmet Cooks Fast and Healthy". So, I decided to change things up and create my own […]
This was a dish that sort of evolved as I was making it - without really thinking about the ingredients, all of a sudden I realized this would be a great Vegetarian side dish for the holidays - Thanksgiving or Christmas. We had this yummy dish on it's own as a Vegetarian meal, however, it […]
Recently at a restaurant, we had a most lovely sun dried tomato curry risotto. Since we were having fresh spring salmon with fresh pesto, I decided to change the curry to fresh pesto. It was delicious. In this risotto, I did not have white wine, so used an Organic Balsamic Vinegar. It might be the […]
This rice pilaf dish is something I could eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner...and I don't think even 3 times a day I would get bored eating it! There was so much going on in this dish in terms of flavor, texture, savory and sweet - delicious. With all of the wonderful autumn squashes available […]
One of my favorite things about summer is all of the fresh produce available. I have a few rice salad recipes on my blog now - they are so versatile! With this wild rice salad you could use any fresh vegetables and herbs you like. This salad makes a great pot luck dish - just […]
The other day we found fresh locally grown winter spinach and parsnips at our local market. Although our weather during this time of year can be quite cold, we are still able to grow certain vegetables in different regions. Parsnips seem to be such an underrated vegetable. It seems that people either love them or […]
Mercy...when winter sets into my bones I want a little heat. Now if you read my blog, you do know we are wimps when it comes to heat. Despite that, the heat I crave is in the form of a good curry. Through the years, we have had many a good curry dish. In the […]
Have you tried this new truRoots Sprouted Rice and Quinoa Blend? It is heavenly! It has: organic sprouted brown rice, organic sprouted red rice, organic quinoa and organic wild rice. There is really not a recipe to share today...just wanted to share some love. Also, there is no paid advertisement here - I just get […]
This is comfort food at it's best. Lately, I seem to be making dishes with a roux. Not sure why...maybe it is because our weather has suddenly turned. Turned gray, wet, windy, and cold. Comfort food always tastes better if there is nasty weather about, don't you think? In this dish, because the rice is […]
My garden is exploding with Lambs quarter or as some call it: a weed, or poor man's spinach. Whatever you like to call it is okay by me - I love this healthy green. Late May and June are the best months in my region to harvest young fresh Lambs Quarter Greens. Although having said […]
If you have lots of fresh vegetables in the fridge, and some leftover cooked rice - this is a great healthy way to use up extra ingredients. It would be even better with fresh basil - which I did not have, nonetheless it was mighty tasty. 2 cups cooked brown rice 4 Tblsp. Grape Seed […]
Tonight we had a most wonderful "comfort" food meal. Like many places around the world, we too are experiencing a most dreadful spring. Last week was fabulous...out came the BBQ, sunscreen was applied, garden work was being done. Five days...yes five glorious days. Then the rain, wind and cold set back in...we are freezing! I […]
This is one of those salads that is great for a pot luck, or served for lunch or dinner or as a side dish. A hearty vegetarian dish that is fresh and delicious too. Originally I was going to make a vegetarian lettuce wrap, but ended up putting it all together - so good. I […]
Rice has never been my first option. I like it, but never my first option. However....rice pudding, or Risotto, you have me nailed. I do have a number of rice dishes on my blog, mainly stir fries, or added as a stuffing, or in casseroles. But pudding and Risotto? Wins me every time. Risotto - […]
Remember my post, on the Saffron that our son Jarrod brought back from India? Well, I had been savoring this lovely spice, using it only occasionally to make it last. Then I thought, well that is silly, it is meant to be used! Saffron and rice are such best friends...whether Risotto, or Basmati...it tastes great. […]
Do not be fooled by this title. Seriously, the title was in the hopes of capturing wee little ones taste buds, and fooling them at the same time. If I had asked my kids when they were little: "would you like some golden cherry rice stir fry"? They would have been all over it...not knowing […]
I think I have fallen in love with Cauliflower Rice. There are many good recipes out there, and I always thought what a great way to have a good meal without grains, then I saw Janet's post . Please check out Janet's sight at Nine Hundred and Seventy Twelve Recipes to see her lovely recipe. […]
Here is the recipe for the rice side dish we had with the Chipotle Chili Pepper Chicken tenders. Geez, I could have served this properly into a bowl! We were so hungry, we just served our plates right from the pan! This rice side dish would be lovely to accompany any Mexican dish. And it […]
This is a lovely rice side dish we had with our Tempeh in Brown Miso Mushroom Gravy. But this would be a lovely side dish to any main entree. 2 cups of cooked brown rice Olive oil 1 large minced shallot 2 minced garlic cloves 3/4 of a cup finely shredded, then chopped, green cabbage […]
Sorry this is such a bad picture...looks like mush, honestly tasted like heaven. DH peaked under the lid, and all he said was "Ummmm, comfort food". Remember this old classic? We have not had this in years. It was from an old recipe I think from my teen years using creamed mushroom soup from a […]
This was a dish based on a stuffing for the ginormous Blue Hubbard Squash I purchased last weekend at the Farmer's Market. Wow, this dish would easily stand alone on it's own. Yummy. I was surprised how tasty it turned out - those French Blue Lentils are sooooo good. I am glad I found another […]
This is such a healthy and versatile salad. You can use any vegetables you have on hand…really anything would work. This would also be a lovely salad with Pasta or Quinoa too. It is a wonderful side dish, or a great lunch. We have been eating salads every day with all the lovely fresh produce […]
UPDATE: For some reason lately I have been having trouble making Risotto. This is my most favorite Risotto recipe, so when it came out tough a few times...I really paid attention to what I was doing. Totally cover the rice in liquid. Use a pot that has high sides on it. Allow it to sit […]
SAFFRON Our son Jarrod had done some traveling through out India a while back, and upon returning, gifted me with the most heavenly Saffron. In previous recipes using Saffron I had bought here, the Saffron had a distinct golden color. This Saffron from India – turns PINK! And the flavor? Unbelievable! I cannot find words […]