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Benihana’s Fried Rice
If you can’t stand the heat, then step away from this 500-degree griddle! My friend Dave received a Be the Chef program gift certificate at Benihana’s from his family. It always looks so easy to be a teppanyaki chef. Trust me, it’s very difficult and VERY hot! Dave did an amazing job at keeping everything […]
Continue ReadingMexican Rice
Mexican rice is a side dish made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and other ingredients. It is traditionally made by sautéing the rice in a skillet until it is golden brown. This technique adds a depth of flavor. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:43]
Continue ReadingHaitian Rice and Beans
Yesterday, there was a service learning theme day at The Gooden School in Sierra Madre, which is the school I cook for. Service-Learning, involves hands-on student involvement with vital causes throughout the year at every grade level. Many such opportunities were highlighted on Service-Learning Theme Day (Tuesday, January 14). Student involvement in meaningful local and […]
Continue ReadingButternut Squash Risotto
My brother-in-law, Russell, made this Butternut Squash Risotto for some vegetarian guests. He replaced the chicken stock with vegetable stock. The rice can be partially cooked in advance and cooled, the finishing process is so precise that the risotto cannot wait for your guests, but rather your guests have to wait for the risotto. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:160]
Continue ReadingArroz Verde (Green Rice)
My new friend, Pat, made this fantastic dinner for us over the summer. One of the things she made was green rice. There are many versions of this delicious Mexican side dish. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of the final product! I guess I was too busy eating it! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:195]
Continue ReadingFarro and Black Rice with Zucchini
Guest blogger Jessica (Denver, CO) from Beauty Marks again. Leslie and I met in Paris for our junior year abroad in 19XX, in a dorm, or foyer, in the 14th arrondissement. Another of our best pals from that year, Jody, lives all of a mile and a half from me here in Denver. She and […]
Continue ReadingAsparagus Lemon Risotto
My brother-in-law Russell (Rochester, NY) was staying with friends in Kansas and his hosts Fred and Julia (Lawrence, Kansas) made this risotto —delicious! Asparagus Lemon Risotto Serves 4 Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It’s done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl. 6 cups […]
Continue ReadingWild Rice & Chicken Casserole
I used to make this casserole when we were first married for dinner parties. It was “cheap and cheerful” as we would say. Personally, I prefer to use a wild rice blend when making this dish, which does make it cheaper! Wild rice (also called Canada rice, Indian rice, and water oats) is four species […]
Continue ReadingCreamy Lemon Rice
Yes, it’s another lemony recipe! What can I say? We have a tree that is over loaded with lemons! Creamy Lemon Rice Serves 4 2 cups excellent, rich chicken broth 4 large egg yolks ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ cup frozen peas 1 bunch of scallions, sliced to yield a scant ½ cup of […]
Continue ReadingShrimp Fried Rice
For my toddlers When my kids were toddlers (though they still act like toddlers!), I used to make them fried rice for dinner. I thought it was a great way to get them to eat eggs. I haven’t made it in a long time and my daughter, Grace, requested it for her birthday dinner. Shrimp […]
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