Rice

Explore the robust and diverse cuisine of Creole food with this tasty vegetarian dish. This simple soup combines red kidney beans, brown rice and the holy trinity of Cajun veggies: onion, celery and green peppers. The soup is simmered in a tomato base and spiced with Creole style seasoning for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!

Thai food has a way of bringing together the sweet, savory, salty and spicy all in one dish. I love the peanut curry at a local Thai restaurant here in the NW. They laughed when I asked for the recipe, so I came up with my own. Enjoy!

Pad Thai is a popular Thai noodle dish that features a sweet & tangy flavor derived from tamarind and fish sauce. No tamarind (often hard to find) or fish sauce in this vegan version - but the sweet and tang remain nonetheless. This dish is quick and delicious!

This simple rustic dish hits the spot when you need a quick no fuss meal. Hearty wild rice is combined with minced garlic, onion, carrots and celery then cooked to perfection. Chunks of chick’n veggie meat or beans are added for protein. Serve this dish as an entree with a side veggie and whole wheat dinner rolls.

If you have ever eaten at Chipotle Mexican Grill you’ve undoubtedly eaten their wonderful Cilantro Lime Rice. Now you can have Cilantro Lime Rice at home! Whether your eating it on a burrito or as a side dish this rice is the perfect addition to any Mexican meal. Enjoy!

Chinese style stir-fry over rice is a great one-dish meal. In a hurry? Don’t have time to marinate
tofu, chop & cook raw veggies? Use this simple and fast veggie stir-fry recipe which
uses a simple but delicious sauce and frozen veggies. By the time your rice is cooked your
ready to serve and eat. Enjoy!

Spring rice bowl is a fast, easy, one-dish-meal that features long grain rice, fresh greens, sun dried tomatoes and hearty chickpeas. Don’t limit yourself to Spring - grab some frozen greens and jump into Spring Rice Bowl!

This simple combination of lentils and kidney beans is one of my favorite Indian dishes! This dish features cooked lentils (dal), bright red kidney beans, a few tomatoes for a light sauce, onion, garlic, ginger and spices. Not bland and not too hot--just great flavor. Enjoy!

In Indian Dal, also spelled Dahl and Daal, are dishes that contain pulses (beans, lentils, etc.). This green or yellow split pea Dal combines summer squash, green beans, coconut and spices for a delicious green dish! Serve on a pile of basmati rice with Indian flat bread.

I love Spanish style rice. I was a big fan of the instant Spanish rice until I determined to unlock the secrets of authentic Spanish rice. This delicious pilaf style rice is browned in garlic oil, mixed with onions and peppers then cooked until tender with herbs and spices. The result is delicious authentic Spanish rice!