Category Archives: RICE

Creamy Parsley Rice

A garlic, turmeric and rosemary infused long grain rice, mixed with animal-free cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil and lots of chopped curly parsley. A festive rice for any occasion! Makes 7 cups 3 c. water 2 T. apple cider vinegar – Heinz I used 2 t. salt 1/2 t. turmeric 2 t. garlic powderContinueContinue reading “Creamy Parsley Rice”

Sharon’s Birthday Repast

Yesterday on my birthday we ate out, tonight we eat at home and Steve’s cooking. Always red, used to be red and greasy, now it’s streamlined for more healthy yet equally delicious. Those canned seasoned diced tomatoes by GIA RUSSA were perfectly seasoned. I could drink that sauce. Simple, easy to make and fun toContinueContinue reading “Sharon’s Birthday Repast”

Acorn Squash Risotto Balls – GOAT

Risotto Stuffing formed into balls then rolled in Panko crumb topping, baked in acorn squash pieces, then topped with AFC ANTIPASTO BUTTER. Garnished with basil and dill. A celebration of plants! Makes 17, 1/2 cup rice balls ACORN SQUASH: 2 ripe acorn squash, washed 1- Cut top petals off and discard. Cut each squash fromContinueContinue reading “Acorn Squash Risotto Balls – GOAT”

AFC Raisin Pecan Rice

RAISIN PECAN RICE This versatile rice can take the place of mashed potatoes and gravy, or bread stuffing and can even be served as a hot cereal with nut milk, I preferred a cashew yogurt beverage over mine. The rice and accompanying gravy are sweet, but not too sweet. Just right. Upon first tasting rightContinueContinue reading “AFC Raisin Pecan Rice”

AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT

ESCAROLE BEAN SPROUT BOWL – GOAT Delight Soy Chicken with fresh bean sprout and escarole steeped in a red onion, celery and carrot broth. Seasoned with garlic, coriander and tarragon with a breath of heat! Served over Coriander Rice and topped with fresh cilantro! ‘Out of the park’ says Steve! Makes 10-1/2 cups soup &ContinueContinue reading “AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT”

Orange Black Pepper Barbecue Rice

ORANGE BLACK PEPPER BARBECUE RICE Orange Black Pepper Vegetable Protein combined with long grain white rice. Then mixed with a fresh saute of celery, onion, green pepper plus canned mushrooms, fresh grated carrot, ginger and cilantro!  Makes 20 cups Orange Black Pepper Barbecue Plant Protein 1 c. TVP (textured vegetable protein) 1 c. boiling waterContinueContinue reading “Orange Black Pepper Barbecue Rice”

Asian American Fried Rice And Cider Gravy

ASIAN AMERICAN FRIED RICE AND CIDER GRAVY Cider gravy – who would think? Soy sauce with vegan cream cheese? You betcha. How could such unlikely ingredients show up in the same dish to make such a grand entrance while looking and tasting so good doing it? Because ‘you know who’ dared to try something new!ContinueContinue reading “Asian American Fried Rice And Cider Gravy”

Red And Brown Fried Cauliflower Rice

RED AND BROWN FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE Perfect fried rice – àla Sharon! Most cooks put chopped up animals into their fried rice. The red rice is the plant meat here. Works wonders! The cauliflower is the shrimp and lobster combined. So you get the Imperial version! Nothing but the best for all my food-loving people!ContinueContinue reading “Red And Brown Fried Cauliflower Rice”

Jasmine Rice Lasagna

JASMINE RICE LASAGNA Smoky Jasmine rice layered with a veggie cheese filling, veggie hamburg and onion, fresh blanched broccoli buds and a smoky citrus and garlic tomato sauce! Baked till steamy hot and bubbly! Serves 9-12 Tomato sauce ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 c. peeled, diced onion – 1/2 inch squares 8ContinueContinue reading “Jasmine Rice Lasagna”

GYPTIAN RICE

GYPTIAN RICE White and wild rices, cashews and raisins seasoned with garlic, saffron and mint. Served with orange zest, and a maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil drizzle! Takes me someplace I haven’t been before and I like it. Steve loves it. Elegant, he remarked. And delicious! Mostly fat-free! Makes 14 cups 4-3/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “GYPTIAN RICE”

SPAGHETTI RICE PILAF

SPAGHETTI RICE PILAF The holidays are gone. That doesn’t mean great tasting food went with them! Enjoying a special rice pilaf made with browned gluten-free spaghetti sticks (Bonta d’Italia Authentic Italian Pasta), curry-coriander rice, sautéed peppers, onions and peas. Tossed with walnut crumbles and served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil! Sunday dinnerContinueContinue reading “SPAGHETTI RICE PILAF”

TOMATO SAFFRON RICE

TOMATO SAFFRON RICE Saffron, curry, basil and tarragon seasoned rice mixed with a saute of mushroom, celery and sweet onion, mixed with peas and carrots. Tossed with garlic and fresh grape tomatoes! Makes 11 cups 3 c. water 1 t. sea salt 1 t. mild curry powder (I used Badia brand) 3 c. long grainContinueContinue reading “TOMATO SAFFRON RICE”

SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE

SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE Saffron flavored rice mixed with sautéed sweet mini yellow peppers, then combined with Tomato Italiano flavored pumpkin seeds, garlic, tarragon, coriander and lots of fresh basil! A perfect summer rice! Makes 9 cups 3 c. water 1 t. sea salt 2-3 pinches saffron stigmas 3 c. parboiled long grain golden CanillaContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON YELLOW PEPPER RICE”

CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE

CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE Caramelized sweet onion and mixed veggies combined with steamed white rice and textured vegetable protein (TVP). Served with a curry garlic peanut sauce and a sour pickle garnish! Makes 8 custard cup size servings 3-1/2 c. water 1 t. salt 1 t. mild curry powder 2 c. longContinueContinue reading “CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE”

SPINACH RICE MOLDS

SPINACH RICE MOLDS with a roasted pepper and sun-dried tomato white wine sauce with orange zest!  Delightfully refreshing with a subtle cheesy flavor! Serves 4-6 9 oz. bag fresh flat leaf spinach Sauce: 2 c. diced sweet red roasted peppers including a little bit of the liquid from the peppers 12 plain sun-dried tomatoes 2 lg.ContinueContinue reading “SPINACH RICE MOLDS”

FATTY RICE

  FATTY RICE A rice dish to sink your teeth into. Scrambled tofu cheezy roasted pepper and white wine sauce combined with rice and parsley! Subtle, rich! Makes 4 cups Cheezy Mix: 1 c. sweet red roasted peppers, drained well 1/2 c. margarine, melted on very low heat till fluid 1/4 c. vegan yeast (nutritional yeast)ContinueContinue reading “FATTY RICE”

GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE

GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE Marinated textured vegetable protein (TVP) sauteed with caramelized onion, garbanzo beans and orange zest. Served with steamed rice seasoned with coriander, oregano and garlic! Makes 6 cups rice; 2-1/2 cups beans Rice: 3 c. water 1-1/2 t. salt 2-1/2 cups Canilla Parboiled Golden Rice 1 t. dried oregano 2 t.ContinueContinue reading “GARBANZO BEANS WITH SAVORY RICE”

PINE NUT PESTO RISOTTO

PINE NUT PESTO RISOTTO Pine nuts blended with fresh basil, garlic, coconut milk, extra virgin olive and a little Grade A maple syrup. Combined with long grain golden rice, steamed zucchini sticks and fresh ripe tomatoes. Elegant! Makes 11 cups Make pesto first: 13.5 oz. can coconut milk (I used Goya brand) 2 c. firmlyContinueContinue reading “PINE NUT PESTO RISOTTO”

STEWED TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS

STEWED TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS Sweet onion cooked till very soft, combined with stewed tomatoes and Kalamata olive to make this simple risotto memorable! Makes 8 cups 2-1/2 c. water 1 t. salt 1 T. corn oil 2 c. long grain white rice 3 T. corn oil 1 jumbo yellow or sweet onion, peeled, cut inContinueContinue reading “STEWED TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS”

SWEET PEA AND TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS

SWEET PEA AND TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS Marinated sun-dried tomato rice molds, surrounded with a sweet pea tomato sauce with tomato meats, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil! Serves 4 1-1/4 c. water 1 T. extra virgin olive oil ½ t. salt 1 c. long grain white rice 7 marinated sun-dried tomatoes, cut crosswise intoContinueContinue reading “SWEET PEA AND TOMATO RISOTTO MOLDS”

SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES Smoked rice with carrot matchsticks, peas and sautéed sweet onion, flavored with a light soy sauce. Served with Roma tomatoes in a tarragon vinaigrette! Makes 7, ½ cup servings 1-1/4 c. water 1 T. olive oil ½ t. salt 1 c. long grain white rice 2 T. corn oilContinueContinue reading “SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES”

SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES

SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES Saffron rice molds surrounded with fresh mushroom, green pepper, sweet onion and Roma tomatoes sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil and tarragon, mixed with a saffron non-dairy cream! Serves 4 1-1/4 c. water 2 t. margarine ½ t. salt 1/8 t. finely crushed saffron 1 c. long grainContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON RICE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES”

MUSTARD DILL RICE

 MUSTARD DILL RICE Served with a mustard-garlic flavored black olives, corn and peas topping! Serves 4 1 c. long grain rice 1-1/4 c. water 1 T. margarine 1 T. prepared yellow mustard 1 t. salt 1 t. dill weed 3 T. margarine 16 extra lg. black pitted California olives, cut from end to end intoContinueContinue reading “MUSTARD DILL RICE”

FAMILY RICE

FAMILY RICE Family rice is a delightfully colored and flavorful rice dish—one the entire family will love! Serves 6-8 2 c. short grain white rice 2 c. water 2 t. salt 2 t. apple cider vinegar 1 T. margarine 3 T. peanut oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ½ med. red onion, dicedContinueContinue reading “FAMILY RICE”

TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE

TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE Lemon Rice is light and sprite tasting and compliments the refreshing taste of the Tomato Beans beautifully! Makes 4 servings 4 T. margarine 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ½ c. diced green pepper, 3/8 inch squares ½ c. diced onion, 3/8 inch squares 28 oz. can whole tomatoes,ContinueContinue reading “TOMATO BEANS WITH LEMON RICE”

SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI

SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI Fresh beet cubes, and broccoli buds swimming in a beautifully colored sweet-sour beet sauce flavored with ginger, soy sauce, garlic, tarragon and spice. Served with vinegar rice! Makes 3-1/2 cups rice and 7 cups sauce 1 bunch fresh beets; cut off greens to use for other purpose, wash beets,ContinueContinue reading “SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI”

CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO

CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO Herb and spice tomato saffron risotto mixed with orzo, walnut and white truffle oil. Topped with a creamy sauté of sweet red roasted peppers, onion, tomato, Kalamata olive and more white truffle oil. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with cracked pepper. Walk On Water rich and elegant! MakesContinueContinue reading “CREAMY TOMATO SAFFRON RISOTTO”

SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE

SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE Jasmine rice combined with fresh spinach, grilled cubanella peppers and sautéed onion, celery and shredded carrot. Served as rice molds with a green peppercorn and thyme gravy sauce! Serves 6-9 9 oz. bag fresh spinach, washed, then steamed till tender and still bright green; when done, place steamer insert in aContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE”

SHARON’S DELUXE SPANISH RICE MOLDS

SHARON’S DELUXE SPANISH RICE MOLDS Walnut Jasmine rice combined with a sauté of onion, celery, green pepper and carrot. Pickled Serrano peppers, fresh cilantro and salsa add the zest to this special rice. Served with a smokey coriander and fresh cilantro tomato sauce! Serves 6-9 3 c. water ½ c. walnut crumbles: place 2 cupsContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S DELUXE SPANISH RICE MOLDS”

WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS

WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS Jasmine rice fried with sautéed celery and onion, mixed with steamed fresh baby carrots, fresh tomatoes and flavored with sesame oil, garlic and wasabi. Served with Wasabi Peppercorn Sauce and garnished with fresh grilled zucchini! Serves 6-10 Rice: 3 c. water 2t. salt 3 c. Jasmine rice Combine water and saltContinueContinue reading “WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS”

GINGER SNAP RICE MOLDS

GINGER SNAP RICE MOLDS Smoked almond Jasmine rice combined with a sauté of green cabbage, onion, mushroom and celery, mixed with a ginger snap sauce. Molded and served with a ginger and spice raisin sauce! Makes 12 cups rice and 3 cups sauce Rice: 3 c. water 2 t. sea salt ½ c. smoked almondContinueContinue reading “GINGER SNAP RICE MOLDS”

PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS

PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS Traditionally, chefs made fried rice out of leftover rice. That’s what we’re going to do here. Sauteed onions and rice, pan-fried and charred with peanuts and broccoli. Seasoned with garlic, ginger, wasabi and orange zest. Molded and served with a sweet ginger mustard sauce! Makes 5-1/2 cups rice 1-2 T. peanutContinueContinue reading “PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS”

SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS

SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS with sautéed celery, onion and charred carrots and peas. Served as a rice mold atop a smoked coriander, garlic and curry tomato coconut gravy. Exquisite! Makes 10 cups rice 3 c. water 2 t. salt 3 c. Jasmine rice Place water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil, add rice,ContinueContinue reading “SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS”

PERFECT PAELLA

PERFECT PAELLA Eggplant, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and mushroom simmered in a herb, spice and Sake tomato broth with brown rice and saffron. Perfect in every way! Done the old-fashioned way! Makes 12 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 4 c. unpeeled fresh eggplant cubes, 1/2 inch cubes (no larger) 8 oz. fresh buttonContinueContinue reading “PERFECT PAELLA”

ASIAN RISOTTO

ASIAN RISOTTO Fresh peaches, raisins and pecans simmered in a sweet sour, ginger, curry soy sauce. Mixed with Jasmine rice, then topped with fresh summer tomato cubes and green scallion. Wow! Sauce makes 5-1/2 cups This recipe was developed for all Asians in appreciation of the 2008 Olympics. Any group of individuals who can makeContinueContinue reading “ASIAN RISOTTO”