Blog Archives for tag rice

Black Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds, Scallions & Goat Cheese

Black rice, also called Forbidden Rice, is aptly named because as the story goes, its exclusivity and powerful health benefits were… Continue reading »

Cauliflower ‘Rice’ Pilaf with Sliced Almonds & Golden Raisins

A popular low-carb side dish these days is that of cauliflower ‘rice.’  (I say rice in quotation marks because this… Continue reading »

Chicken, Black-Eyed Pea & Chard Enchiladas

Remember that yummy hoppin’ john I made a couple days back for the stuffed peppers? Well this is another great… Continue reading »

Hoppin’ John-Stuffed Yellow Peppers

Hoppin’ John, the beloved Southern dish of fluffy rice and black-eyed peas, is a staple in my kitchen on New Year’s… Continue reading »

‘Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil’

A colorful stir-fry like this one is the perfect idea for a busy weeknight dinner.  With minimal prep, a stir-fry comes… Continue reading »

‘Golden Turmeric Rice’

It seems that turmeric is all-the-buzz right now.  Whether in its fresh form or ground, turmeric hails from the ginger… Continue reading »

Lemony Kale Risotto with Pistachios

One of the most comforting dishes I can think of is that of a classic Italian risotto.  Short-grain Arborio rice… Continue reading »

‘Juniper- & Beer-Braised Short Ribs’

I’ve never met a short rib dish I didn’t like.  Seriously though, the possibilities of flavor combinations, aromatics and veggies… Continue reading »

‘Orange Rice with Mushrooms’

This wonderful rice pilaf is filled with very tasty ingredients: fluffy white rice, sauteed celery, onions, mushrooms, orange zest and… Continue reading »

Sicilian-Stuffed Peppers

There is something so comforting about a dish like this.  Not only does the Sicilian-inspired filling of rice, ground beef,… Continue reading »