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Champagne Chili Risotto
There’s been a mini-bottle of bubbly sitting unopened in our fridge for a while, so when we saw that Great Bowls of Fire had a recipe for a spicy risotto that used champagne and was chock full of mushrooms, we had to try it. Neither one of us have risotto very often, so I’m not […]
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Costa Rican Tilapia
Tonight we had an International Potluck Dinner with some friends; our “entry” was this Tilapia dish. The fish is marinated in lime, garlic, cilantro, and a bit of oil, and baked over a dish of rice that’s been mixed with black beans, tomatoes, oranges, and various spices. This picture doesn’t really do it justice; it […]
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Lisa’s Quick Rice Pudding
We had some rice left over from the Thai Basil Chicken, so Lisa had the genius idea of making a Rice Pudding for dessert. Here’s the recipe, based on a couple sources online. This was delicious for a last-second idea. Lisa’s Quick Rice Pudding (Serves 2)————————————1 cup cooked rice1 cup milk1/4 cup sugar1 egg, beaten1/4 […]
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Mujadara with Chicken Skewers
If you’re a fan of caramelized onions, here’s a dish for you. Mujadara is a rice and lentil dish that’s heavily flavored with onions. We love how sweet the onions turn after slowly browning. The rice and lentils are cooked with vegetable broth, garlic, more onions, allspice, cumin, and cinnamon. It’s a very fragrant dish […]