Two methods for cooking brown rice and wild rice. The second method shortens the cooking time by 15 minutes.
Latest Recipes
Stacked Vegetables ‘en Papillote
Grilled, Vegetarian EntreesAn Èn Papillote with an assortment of summer vegetables stacked with herbs and a touch of cheese, wrapped in parchment paper and set on the grill to cook. A hearty and delicious vegetarian meal or vegetable side.
Sausage with Vegetables Cooked en Papillote (in Parchment)
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Grains, Grilled, Meat EntreesAn Èn Papillote with sausage, an assorted of vegetables and herbs in a parchment pouch, baked for 30 minutes on the grill or in an oven, then served over brown or wild rice. Two methods for cooking the rice are included in this post.
Southern Fried Catfish & Carrot Raisin Salad
Fish and Seafood, SaladsJoin MJ’s Kitchen and Wok with Ray for a picnic of fried catfish and a light and healthy Carrot and Raisin Salad. Both recipes included.
Apricot Jam – When One Jar is All You Need
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, How To, Jams and JelliesAll you need to make this delicious apricot jam are 3 cups of chopped apricots, a lemon, sugar, apple juice and less than 45 minutes of time. One of the best apricot jams you’ll ever eat!
Salted Pecan Chocolate Ice Cream
DessertsA creamy, chocolaty delight! Cream, milk, semi-sweet chocolate, pecans and sea salt come together for in a delicious ice cream treat. Don’t let the summer pass without trying this.
Tuesday Tutor at Cookin w/ Luv
DessertsCookin w/ Luv selected my Rhubarb Mint Sorbet for its Tuesday Tutor recipe. Javelin does a step-by-step tutorial with words and pictures. Check it out!
Sweet Cucumber Beverage (Cocktail)
BeveragesThis sweet cucumber drink is delicious as a cocktail and as a non-alcoholic beverage for a hot summer’s day. A little sweet, a little tart ,and very refreshing.
Ginger Chicken Salad with Orange Ginger Vinaigrette
Poultry Entrees, SaladsA hearty and healthy meal posing as a salad, It has it all – pan fried chicken breast, an assortment of vegetables and an orange ginger dressing. Perfect for a hot summer’s day!
Breakfast Tostada (Egg, Sausage, Green Chile, Cheese)
Breakfast, Green Chile, Tacos, Tamales, TostadasA hearty and spicy tostada with scrambled eggs, sausage, chile, and few other simple ingredients. What a great way to start the day.
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