Category Archives: Rice

Pressure Cooker Cheddar Risotto

One of my favorite presents last year was one I didn’t even know I wanted; a “multi pot” combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and, the real reason my husband bought it for me, risotto maker. And, let me … Continue reading

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Spanish Rice

What better to go with our dry braised brisket tacos than a nice batch of my favorite yellow rice? What? I am out of yellow rice?!? Bother. Fortunately, after a search of da google, I find that my stash of … Continue reading

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Pressure Cooker Risotto

Creamy, cheesy (in a good way) risotto is only minutes away with the help of a pressure cooker; and the one I got as a birthday present last fall makes it even simpler by allowing me to sauté the onion … Continue reading

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Gruyère Risotto (Pressure Cooker Recipe)

So, I got this kinda cool kitchen appliance for my birthday; a pressure cooker/rice cooker/slow cooker combination with a few other options thrown in for good measure. I think it was the ‘risotto’ option that sold my husband on buying … Continue reading

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30 Minute Risotto

I wanted a little sumpin’ sumpin’ special to go with our Scallops Provençal for dinner and thought about this recipe I’d come across for making real risotto in the ‘wave in a bit under half an hour! The recipe, found … Continue reading

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Baked Risotto

First, there was the dried cherry gastrique, then the pork tenderloin tips; now, let us complete our dinner menu with this simple baked risotto – no standing over a pot and stirring until stuff come together into a creamy, delicious … Continue reading

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Rice With Pine Nuts and Basil

First, let me just say that I am no expert at cooking rice. I was raised with Minute Rice and thought that a fine thing; even now, following advice from experts, my efforts at making ‘real’ rice is kinda hit … Continue reading

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Rice and Cheese

Cheese-y Rice? No matter what you choose to call it, this rice is good – mebbe even a little better than good, because I made it from the white rice left over from our latest take-away order from Best Panda. … Continue reading

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‘Shroom Fried Rice

When last I made fried rice, I was using up some leftover marinated steak and some overly stocky/mushy leftover rice. Well… I’ve kinda perfected my rice cooking method(s), for basmati as well as long grain varieties, and now had some … Continue reading

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Fried Rice

Let us review my missteps so far this week: 1) ANCHOVIES!!!! – I shan’t make THAT error again. 2) Spanish smoked hot paprika IS, indeed, HOT – but a little crème fraîche worked a treat at taming that particular beast. … Continue reading

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