I have been on a quest to find tasty ways to add quinoa to my diet because it is such a healthy food. Not only is it packed with vitamins and minerals, it is a complete protein, and gluten free. Although it looks like a grain, it is not a grass. It is a member…
Rice Pilaf is a traditional dish that adds extra flavor to standard rice (and I love it!) However the standard rice pilaf recipes require some extra steps in the cooking process that add time and effort to the meal preparation…and because of that I almost never made it. Then I discovered that you can make a simplified…
Nachos are a great dish for sharing while watching the game, or as finger food on the buffet, or even as part of a meal. I often find that the nachos served in restaurants have too many chips and not enough toppings, or too many of the toppings I don’t want. The bonus of making…
Jambalaya provides an interesting mix of spice, rice, meat and shrimp. A friend of mine who grew up in New Orleans says this recipe tastes just like his mother used to make. I like the rice to be less sticky than some, so you can increase the liquid content if you want yours to be…