Month: October 2018

Herbed Brown Rice w/Lemon

The are some health benefits to brown rice, that’s a plus. Sometimes I just crave the stuff! It is so much more substantial (in my book) than white rice. The grains are heavier in your mouth and just a good and different food experience. Ingredients… 1 1/2 cups brown rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 garlic clove minced 3 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tsp thyme 1 1/2 tsp salt Process… In a med sauce pan heat the olive oil to med hot Add in the rice Over medium heat stir fry the rice until slightly toasted Add in the shallot continue to cook for a few minutes Add in the garlic, stir for another minute or so, being careful not to burn the garlic Add in all other ingredients Bring mixture to a boil Lower heat to simmer Cover and cook rice for about an hour and 1/2 or until tender and the liquid is absorbed Enjoy friends! g.

Red Rice and Smoked Sausage.

A one pot meal what’s not to love! Add a salad and you are dinner ready. After researching dishes I could make with the lnsmoked sausage I had on hand I came up with this yummy version of Red Rice and Sausage. I hope you’ll give it a try, it’s so tasty. The Texas Pete is definitely optional ingredient here, don’t feel pressured to add it. This dish would be just fine without it. Most of what you’ll need Here’s the sausage I used Begin to brown the sausage Added in the rice Bring to a boil, then simmer covered Remove from heat and let set a bit to continue to dry out Serve with a nice crisp and cold salad of your liking and there’s dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients… 1 tablespoon cooking oil (I used olive oil) 1/2 medium chopped white onion 2 garlic cloves chopped small 14 oz. smoked sausage, sliced 1 pinch of oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup white rice 1 small can tomato …