I'll admit a lazy part of me loves the convenience of jarred salsa. Drive to Safeway and spend $2.50 to 4 for a 16 ounce jar is too easy to do but it doesn't mean the salsa is great tasting. Usually it is pretty sharp tasting but for me to make fresh I have to… Continue reading Salsa and Rice
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Carrot and Rice Pilaf for lunch
While the baby took a nap I made Kirk and I lunch today, a carrot and rice pilaf and alongside I served vegetable pot stickers. Yum! (And really easy as well) Carrot and Rice Pilaf Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup carrots, peeled an cut in circles (about 4 thinner carrots) 2… Continue reading Carrot and Rice Pilaf for lunch
A Twist On A Lentil Pilaf
For dinner tonight I made up a vegan friendly lentil and rice pilaf which isn't over powered by the taste of lentils. The lentils don't get over cooked either so none of the mushy texture that often comes with them. You might notice that I used dried vegetables that I rehydrate. As I have mentioned… Continue reading A Twist On A Lentil Pilaf
A Quick Side Dish Pilaf
Rice and Pasta Pilaf Ingredients: 1/2 cup spaghetti (broken into small pieces, about 2.3 ounces worth) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup jasmine or long grain white rice 3 cups water 3 tsp low sodium chicken bouillon 1/2 tsp diced dried garlic 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper For garnish: dry cilantro… Continue reading A Quick Side Dish Pilaf