Wild Rice With Cremini Mushrooms

Here’s an easy side from the NYTimes Food section. Ingredients 8 ounces long-grain wild rice 8 tablespoons butter 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste  Black pepper, to taste ⅓ cup dry sherry, such as Dry Sack (do not use cream sherry) Bring 5 cups water to a boil. Stir in rice, then cover and […]

Trixie’s Treats

Who doesn’t like a Rice Krispie Treat? With just a little pumpkin and spice and everything nice you now have the perfect autumnal goody. If you’re feeling guilty with all this sweet… sub the white rice cereal out for brown rice...

Richard Parker’s Chicken

Whip up this Indian-inspired dish in a flash.  Mouth-watering juicy chicken tenders sauteed with a medley of peppers and onion.  Make it a meal by serving a healthy dollop of steamy rice along side.

Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop), a Korean Mixed Rice Dish

Bibimbap is a colorful mixed rice Korean dish that I have fallen in love with. I love that I can use what I have on hand and make it virtually fat-free. When I asked a Korean friend how they made Bibimbap in her house she said that they would use their leftovers from the night […]

Lamb Biryani with Saffron, Ginger and Chili

When my husband’s family gets together, his mom, aunts and grandmother always make biryani. It’s a comforting, aromatic rice dish, in this case, with tender lamb that isn’t spicy like many other Indian dishes. I love that...

Asian Salmon Bowl w/Lime

Salmon is another winner in the taste and health area of food options.  Salmon provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which decreases the risk of certain cancers, promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthier skin and hair cells.   There are so many benefits to eating salmon.  This recipe is simple to prepare and one that may become a […]

Fried Cauliflower Rice

A superb way to get cauliflower into those who aren’t such fans. See if they can even tell the difference! Adapted from thekitchn, this dish is a nice alternative to the starchy favorite take-out version.

Asian Salmon Bowl with Lime

Salmon is another winner in the taste and health area of food options.  Salmon provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which decreases the risk of certain cancers, promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthier skin and hair cells.   There are so many benefits to eating salmon.  This recipe is simple to prepare and one that may become a […]

Tiki Ribs

Sticky, gooey, finger-licking good luau-style ribs. I forgot to add the paper umbrella, but feel free… the cherries and fruit entice the younger ones in the house. After all… who doesn’t want a cherry on top? While ribs are...

Thai Shrimp-Halibut Curry

There’s something about Thai curry and coconut milk with any meat or vegetable.  I thank the heavens for this combination.  Just down-right delightful with shrimp and fish. Serving this “stew” over jasmine rice sweetens up the...