Tag Archives: rice

Rice Dumplings with Sweet Banana Sauce

By allyson | Published: May 20, 2010

Checking out cookbooks from the library offers some fantastic inspiration. We are fortunate to have a wonderful library in the town close to where we recently moved. It is super jam packed with hundreds (thousands!) of cookbooks. I only pay attention to the books with beautiful color photos. I flip through them frantically… and I [...]

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Creamy [No] Chicken and Rice

By allyson | Published: May 17, 2010

Recently, an overwhelming craving for a “Chicken n’ Rice” dish from my childhood came sweeping back over me. As a child I usually made my own version, which was one of the first dishes I ever loved as a wee person.  Obviously it was pretty easy to make, and from what I remember… very addictive. [...]

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“Microwavable” Quinoa and Basmati Pilaf

By allyson | Published: March 25, 2010

My niece is on Spring Break from college, and we were talking about the access to good vegan food while living in student housing.  She said I was tantalizing her with recipes that she couldn’t make.  Poor hungry girl.  I admit, most of my recipes would be pretty hard to prepare without an oven.  :\ [...]

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Forbidden Rice Salad

By allyson | Published: January 22, 2010

Forbidden rice is so wonderfully amazing.  With its chewy texture and deep purple hue, it is as striking as it is tasty. If you have not yet experienced the taste/texture/greatness of Forbidden rice, it’s worth tracking down.  It is, without a doubt, the best rice I have ever enjoyed… and it’s practically black.  Very cool. [...]

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Vegan Hoppin’ John

By allyson | Published: December 31, 2009

Since it is New Year’s Eve, I find it necessary to offer up a nice black-eyed pea recipe.  Black eyed peas are traditionally eaten in the United States on New Year’s Day to bring prosperity for the upcoming new year.   This recipe is similar to a traditional Hoppin’ John recipe but, it has a [...]

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Jeweled Basmati Rice

By allyson | Published: October 28, 2009

This is a simple and elegant dish that will work in just about any circumstance, whether it be a main dish, side dish, or holiday take along.  I was inspired by looking at some beautiful photographs of foods from Iran.  I love the color combination of the pistachios and cranberries, along with the lovely orange-y [...]

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