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Roasted Vegetable Pilaf

1 package rice pilaf, cooked according to directions 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 large plum tomatoes, quartered 1 zucchini cut in half, and then sliced 1 small red onion, sliced   In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme. While…

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Southwestern Rice

¾ cup chopped onions 1 ½ lbs. zucchini, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup salsa 3 cups cooked rice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cilantro   Sauté onions and zucchini in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 15 minutes….

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Rice Jardin

¾ cup chopped onions 1 ½ lbs. zucchini, thinly sliced 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 can diced tomatoes 3 cups cooked rice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoons ground coriander ¼ teaspoon oregano   Sauté onions and zucchini in butter until tender. Add remaining ingredients….

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cheesy rice

Rice Au Gratin

  3 cups hot cooked rice 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons butter 2 slices bread, crumbled   Toss cooked rice with 1 cup cheese. Spoon into greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese Bake at 350°F for 10 – 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, melt butter. Add breadcrumbs. Brown…

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Quelites

Quelites (Spinach with Beans)

  3 Tablespoons onion — chopped 1 Tablespoon bacon drippings (or butter) 1½ cups prepared pinto beans 1 Tablespoon chili seeds ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds cooked fresh spinach 1 hard boiled egg — sliced   Saute’ onion in drippings or butter. Add beans, chili, salt and spinach. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add egg slices…

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Orange Rice

½ cup chopped onions 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil 1 teaspoon thyme ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup orange juice 1/8 cup dry sherry 3 cups hot cooked rice 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel 1 orange peeled and sectioned (optional)   Sauté onions in butter until soft, but not brown. Add thyme, raisins, orange juice…

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Orange Rice with Mushroom

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, diced 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices 8 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces ½ cup scallions Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 teaspoon course salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper   Bring…

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lentils

Lentils – traditional

  1 lb. bag of lentils 1 stick butter 1 small onion, diced 4 medium cloves of garlic, sliced   Put all ingredients in a pot Put in enough water to just cover Bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender – about 30 minutes Stir occassionally and add more…

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Lemon Pilaf

1 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped green onions with tops 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cups cooked rice 1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper   Sauté celery and onions in butter until tender. Add rice, lemon rind, and seasonings. Toss lightly. Continue cooking over low heat, about 2 minutes,…

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potato wedges

Italian Grilled Potatoes

  Par boil potatoes whole with skin on – until they are about half done. Let them cool a bit.   Cut into wedges.  Coat with Italian dressing.  Cook on upper rack of grill, or outer edges until golden brown outside, and soft inside, turning once. Takes about 20 minutes. (You can also do them in…

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