Tag: Rice

Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf

Pilaf is a traditional side dish in South Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It’s history dates back at least 1,000 years and it was the inspiration for Spanish Paella and Mexican Rice.This version was inspired by recipes from Served from Scratch and Tastes Better 

Red Beans & Rice

Red Beans & Rice

A Monday tradition in New Orleans, this was made with leftover ham from the Sunday dinner.If you can plan ahead, Red Beans and Rice taste even better after sitting a day so if you can cook them on one day, put them in the refrigerator 

Risotto

Risotto

Creamy and savory, Risotto is a great side dish for any meal, not just Italian. Any recipe you find will tell you to use Arborio rice (and I’m sure that would make the best risotto) but I’m not trying to impress Gordon Ramsey and I 

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

This is a side dish derived from Spanish Rice that goes great with any Mexican or Latin American entree.

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo

This is not your mom’s chicken and rice, made with cream of mushroom soup and baked in the oven. This is it’s Hispanic ancestor, made in a skillet. A descendant of Spanish paella, arroz con pollo is prepared in many different ways in different Latin