So, you have burritos or tacos, and you just want a little something to go with them, right?  Or perhaps you are one who likes to have rice inside your burritos… well, here is a great rice that’s a cinch to make! Ingredients: pre-cooked rice (we use leftovers) about 1-2 cups is good 1 can [...]

After looking through a myriad of sites for the perfect daal recipe, I stumbled across the following recipe over at route79.com and I assure you it is a keeper.  Better than most of the daal I have had at restaurants!  Even the kids had thirds… Yellow Daal 1/2 cup split yellow daal lentils (mung beans) [...]

This is a wonderful fragrant rice to serve alongside any dish, but especially Indian cooking. 1.5 cups basmati rice 2 cups water 3 cardamom pods 2 whole cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon) Wash the rice thoroughly.  Put it into the rice cooker with the water and spices and let it soak for 30+ [...]

While we were camping, I made my favorite corn on the cob… and was surprised that no one else had heard of doing it this way! Obviously, I have to share this simple & delicious way to make fabulous corn! Corn on the cob – as many as you want to fix Your fav. seasoning [...]

Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a huge comeback! It has a nutty flavor and is full of protein! Just make sure that you rinse it 5-6 times in a bowl of water before you cook it, as it has a naturally occurring coating that repels bugs and makes it a bit bitter. [...]

1.5 cups rice 2 cups water 3 cardamom pods 1 whole clove 1 star anise pod 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/4 cup black currants 1/4 cup slivered almonds olive oil 3 potatoes 3 carrots 1 radish 2 cloves garlic – crushed 1 small zucchini 1/4 cup peas 1 medium onion 1/8 tsp ground cardamom 1 clove [...]

This is an old family recipe that has been handed down for at least 4 generations – with little changes with each generation. I changed it to sourdough bread, but you can make it with any bread – I often mix half sourdough and half whole wheat bread. This year Thanksgiving almost snuck up on [...]

These delicious fries are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Since they are baked rather than fried, they are more healthy too! 2 large sweet potatoes – orange or white olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp. grated parmesean cheese 3 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary Peel & juliene the sweet [...]

2 packets dry Italian or Zesty Italian dressing mix Water, Oil & Vinegar to make 1 packet of above dressing 1 box pasta – cooked (we use bow ties, shells or radiattori) dry salami – about a 1″ long section 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, cubed* 1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, cubed* 1 head broccoli, washed [...]

This recipe is deceptive in its simplicity, but it is the perfect side dish for meat and poultry. It is the most requested side dish in our household! 5 med. Yukon Gold potatoes (red, white or purple potatoes will work too, however russet’s do NOT!) 1 med. turnip* 1 large sweet onion (Walla Walla or [...]