This Italian Chicken and Rice Casserole is an easy one-dish meal. I often look at recipes to see if there is a way to make them with fewer dishes, especially when I have multiple ingredients that are usually cooked before combining them in the final dish. I ask myself if there is a way toRead More
Hoppin’ John Recipe – A New Year’s Day Tradition
When I moved to the south I created this Hoppin’ John recipe, so I could participate in the tradition of “eating poor” on the first day of the New Year. We picked up the tradition of eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day when we lived in Virginia. The custom is to “eat poor” onRead More
Mexican Fried Rice Recipe
Combine the flavors of Mexican rice and the cooking style of Asian rice to create a unique Mexican fried rice recipe to serve for dinner on your next Taco Tuesday. This Mexican Fried Rice Recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional Mexican rice that is cooked in a saucy liquid. Traditional Mexican rice is delicious, but weRead More
Instant Pot Onion and Garlic Rice
This quick and easy recipe for rice seasoned with onion and garlic makes a great side dish for a variety of meals. I usually cook plain white basmati rice to use in recipes. I like to cook a large batch of rice, then I divide it up and add seasonings to just the portion IRead More
How to Cook White Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot
If you like to cook white basmati rice in a pressure cooker and are wondering how to adapt the recipe for the Instant Pot, then use this Instant Pot White Basmati Rice recipe and tutorial. White basmati rice is my favorite rice! It is light and fluffy and less sticky than other rice varieties, soRead More
Leftover Rice Recipes
Turn your leftover rice into delicious new recipes with these 16 leftover rice recipes! Rice is very easy to make in large batches. I often will make it because it keeps well in the fridge for a few days and it freezes well too. Rice easily picks up any flavor you give it, so youRead More
Greek Lentil and Rice Salad
Nine years ago, I accidentally picked up a bag of lentils instead of beans. It is the best shopping accident ever. Instead of returning the lentils, I started researching different ways to cook lentils and was pleasantly surprised to find how easy lentils are to cook and how versatile lentils are! Cooking with Lentils Lentils doRead More
Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice
Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice Wondering what to do with the leftover chicken sitting in the ice box staring you in the face? Here is a different take on the classic stir-fry that will perk up your dinner plate. I have taken a few autumn staple root vegetables: parsnips and sweet potatoes. Then threw in someRead More
Summer Vegetables Shrimp Fried Rice
In the Midwest, warm weather is a much cherished commodity. And a big part of summer-time food fun is the veritable treasure trove of veggies readily available. For this Summer Vegetables Shrimp Fried Rice I use some non-typical vegetables you’re not going to find in your local Chinese restaurant variety. This one has sweet cornRead More
Orange Rice Recipe with Cranberries
This orange rice recipe is flavored with cranberries and orange zest. I like to serve a sit-down dinner for my family. Even on busy nights. While planning ahead and prepping meals in advance usually works there are times when plans fall apart. So I like to have a plan B. For those days when plansRead More
Vegetable Rice Cups + Tips for Cooking with Kids
My youngest son is a very picky eater. I am always looking for new ways to adapt recipes to make them palatable to him. There is no way he is going to eat a broccoli casserole at this time. However, if I switch the vegetables, increase the rice, decrease the cheese, and cook the casseroleRead More
Slow Cooker White Chili
As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®, I created two #FreshFinds recipes, Slower Cooker White Chili and Fiesta Cornbread, using Lindsay Peppers from Save Mart. Fall means chili at our house and chili means cornbread. And not just any cornbread, but Fiesta Cornbread! The Fiesta Cornbread has a touch of heat and lotsRead More
Basmati Rice with Onion and Garlic
This easy Basmati Rice with Onion and Garlic is made on the stovetop. I often buy Basmati Rice Medley at Trader Joe’s. In addition to aged Indian basmati rice, it contains wild rice and some dehydrated vegetables. I think it makes a lovely base when I make a stir-fry. My oldest son doesn’t mind eatingRead More
Salvaging Dry Rice: Fried Rice Recipe
Ever wonder what to do with the leftover white rice from getting Chinese take out? It is usually dry and unappetizing. Instead of tossing it out you can add it to soups or casseroles. However, my favorite way to use it is to make Fried Rice. Fried Rice is actually better when made with driedRead More
