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Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron & Ginger
By vealam
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Servings 6
- 1 teaspoon warm water
- 1/8 teaspoon saffron
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon diced shallot
- 1 cup brown basmati rice, soaked, rinsed, and drained well
- 1 3/4 cups water or vegetable broth, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 (1 inch) piece unpeeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Brown rice kicks it up a notch being cooked with a piece of ginger (taken out before serving) and a little bit of s...
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Spanish Rice Pronto
By LynnK
This recipe for Spanish Rice Pronto was clipped from cardboard packaging of some kind, likely a box of Minute Rice ...
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/3 cup diced green pepper
- 2 cups Minute Rice
- 1/4 cup vegtable oil or butter
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, or 4 cups (2 cans, l pound each) canned tomatoes and omit the water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder (or to taste)
- Dash pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn, can of sliced black olives
- For an entree, add 1 pound of cooked hamburger
Steamed White Rice Recipe
By á-49077
Nothing better than perfectly cooked steamed white rice
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
Brown Rice with Sauteed Spinach, Lemon and Garlic
By Lady Butterfly
Quick and easy way to eat healthier with this tasty brown rice side dish
- 1 cup quick-cooking brown or white rice
- 3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Shrimp with Lemon-Saffron Rice
By sarahstpierre
A one skillet meal that is easy to make and delicious! Sautéed vegetables and shrimp are combined with instant ric
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen green peas, defrosted
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Popeye's® Red Beans & Rice
By Thom7747
This tasty dish is a spin on a Cajun specialty, although it is very different from authentic Cajun food
- 3 cans (16-ounce) red kidney beans
- 3/4 pound smoked ham hocks
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups long-grain white rice, cooked and drained
Pork Chops & Rice in an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
By lindaauman
Quick and easy pork chops with onions and rice are made in a pressure cooker
- 4 pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick each
- Olive oil, or bacon grease
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup
- Salt and pepper or Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Osso Bucco, in Italian means“Bone with a Hole”
- GREMOLATA:
- Olive oil (enough for a thin layer in a Dutch Oven)
- 6 veal shanks (8 to 10 ounces and 1 1/2-inches thick each), tied around equator with butcher's twine (I used 6 oxtails, which is less traditional)
- 1 cup flour seasoned with 1 tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp pepper)
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups red wine
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme, finely chopped
- 1 quart (4-cups) beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cornstarch and water, whisked to thicken the sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1-tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons minced lemon zest (see note)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
EASY DIRTY RICE
By á-2225
This dirty rice is simple to make a packed with sausage, onion, peppers, garlic, parsley and savory seasoning
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound uncooked sausage or ground beef. (can do 1/2 and 1/2)
- 1 1/4 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
Risotto Milanese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
To me, Risotto isn't as hard to make as you might think
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups Carnaroli or Arborio rice
- 2 large pinches saffron
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock, kept HOT
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Mexican Sour Cream Rice
By á-2908
This Mexican Sour Cream Rice recipe is awesome
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chile peppers
- 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Coconut Rice with Sweet Chili Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The rice is easy to make in 30 minutes
- 1 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Yellow Lemon Rice
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Saffron rice is dubbed the most expensive spice in the world
- OPTIONAL:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken stock (or half of each)
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh minced parsley
- 1 cup of frozen peas (optional)
Asparagus, Pea and Saffron Risotto (with Shrimp)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I spotted this recipe on the Quinces and the Pea Food Blog
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, chopped finely
- 1 cup carnaroli (or arborio) rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (I use Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 healthy pinch of saffron* (about 3/4 teaspoon)
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
- 1 cup fresh asparagus (3-4 spears), cut into quarter-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (don't thaw)
- salt, to taste
- grated parmigiano reggiano for garnish
- lemon zest for garnish
- about a scant 1/4 tsp of tumeric can be used in place of saffron (less expensive and adds a pretty color)
- 4-5 large raw shrimp, tails removed (optional)
Budget Lemon "Saffron" Rice
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Saffron rice is dubbed the most expensive spice in the world
- OPTIONAL:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken stock (or half of each)
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tsp. lemon zest
- fresh minced parsley
- 1 cup of frozen peas
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- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins (I used golden)
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Indian Style Rice
- GARNISH:
- 1 cup brown (or white) basmati rice
- 2 teaspoons Garam masala
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
- 1/4 cup golden raisins (or regular)
- 1 cup frozen peas
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Hoppin' John
- 4 slices uncooked Canadian-style bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small uncooked red onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice, long grain-variety
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
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Fried Rice in an Instant Pot
- 2 cups white rice, rinsed well and drained
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 eggs
- 4 to 5 scallions, chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas, carrots and corn mix
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Easy Spanish Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup broth
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Zucchini, Red Beans & Rice
- 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 cup long grain white Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 (16-ounce) can Red Kidney beans
- 1 large or 3 small zucchini
- 1 small can (personal size) Spicy V-8 Juice
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Biko (Filipino Sweet Sticky Rice)
- 3 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk
- 4 cups sweet rice
- 2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup coconut cream
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Biko - Filipino Sweet Sticky Rice
- 3 cans (14-ounce) coconut milk
- 4 cups sweet rice
- 2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup coconut cream
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Pappadeaux Dirty Rice
- DIRTY RICE SEASONING MIX:
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 tablespoon dirty rice seasoning (see below)
- 1/2 cup onion, medium dice
- 2 cups steamed long grain rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced fine
- 1 pound ground meat mixture (see below)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard (Coleman's is best)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Thyme and oregano, all to taste
- GROUND MEAT MIXTURE includes chicken lilvers, gizzards, and pork in equal portions to make a pound of meat.
- SEASONING MEAT MEXTURE Includes red pepper, salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, comino, thyme and oregano, all to taste.
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- 1cup1 cup raw wild rice
- 3cups3 cups water
- Salt, to taste
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Cilantro Lime Basmati Brown Rice
- 2 1/2 cups (1-pound) uncooked basmati brown rice
- 4 cups (1-quart) vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more, to taste, if using low-sodium broth)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
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