A quick dinner for a busy night, where I would have preferred to be outside instead of cooking. And....it ended up being a delicious recipe that all the kids loved. The baby ate 1½ servings and there wasn't a leftover in sight. A success and one I was glad I wrote down while I was… Continue reading One Pot Mexi Rice
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Arroz con Faux-Pollo
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with rice) can be prepared many ways, from a Spanish take, to a Mexican one. Kind of like Pad Thai really, where you have to ask "what is authentic?". What I was going for in my version, was for it to taste similar to what a local Mexican restaurant serves. Theirs… Continue reading Arroz con Faux-Pollo
Salsa and Rice
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
Caribbean Style Rice and Beans
Caribbean Style Rice and Beans - a very tasty recipe! I saw the recipe on Whole Foods website and had to try it out. I used a green pepper instead of a red one (79 cents vs $2) and used less salt but otherwise followed the recipe (mostly). Quick as well, it was ready in… Continue reading Caribbean Style Rice and Beans