1913 rice and garnished with Recipes

fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removed, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, sliced scallion, chopped onions or 3/4 cup leek, fresh tomato puree , reduced by boiling to 3 tbsp, grain rice, chopped dill, fresh ground black pepper, kalamata olive (to garnish ), chunks feta cheese or of thick greek yogurt (to garnish)

vegetable oil, grain rice, onion, finely diced, chicken broth, fresh poblano chiles, thawed frozen corn, queso fresco or 1/2 cup feta, watercress (to garnish ) or parsley sprig (to garnish)

peanut oil, shallots, thinly sliced, ginger, peeled and grated (1 to 2 inches), head napa cabbage , core removed and finely sliced, salt, garlic cloves, minced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, eggs, lightly beaten, cooked long-grain rice, frozen peas , thawed in warm water, soy sauce, scallion, sliced, for garnish, chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)

vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (or more ), garlic cloves, peeled and minced, julienned spanish onions (about 1/2 cup), firm tofu, pressed , cut into 1 1/2 inch strips, cornstarch, soy sauce (1/4 cup), vegetable broth, fish sauce, carrots, washed, peeled and cut julienne (1 1/2-2 cups), celery , julienned (1/2 cup), leaves green cabbage, washed and finely cut , chiffonade style (see below), vegetarian sausages , cut into strips, about 1 1/2 inches long, rice noodles , soaked in warm water (to cover), salt & fresh ground pepper, scallions, washed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped , as a garnish, lemons, washed, tips cut off, sliced into wedges, as a garnish

short-grain rice, water, whole milk, divided (plus about 6 tbsp more if serving cold ), kosher salt, whole almond, chopped small, ground cardamom, sugar, rose water, sliced almonds, lightly toasted for garnish, dried cranberries, for garnish

fresh lobster meat, thai red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, shiitake mushrooms, sliced, garlic cloves, peeled & left whole, red pepper , deseeded & diced, baby carrots, blanched, broccoli florets, halved & blanched, frozen peas, blanched, chinese black rice, butter, freshly ground sea salt, freshly ground mixed peppercorn, olive oil, lobster head, to garnish, shredded thai basil, to garnish

olive oil or vegetable oil, onion, chopped, chopped green onions, chopped garlic, ham, diced, mixed greens (1/2 lb each spinach , collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves), tough stems removed and coarsely chopped, chicken stock, wild rice, bay leaves, salt, cayenne , to taste, ground thyme, up to 1/4 cup file powder , to taste, optional, chopped parsley leaves, for garnish, chopped green onions, for garnish

acorn squash (about 1-1/2 lb), grain rice, carrot, coarsely shredded, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, turmeric, water, vegetable broth, nonfat sour cream, for garnish, fresh parsley, snipped, for garnish

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, saffron threads, salt, rice, water, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, cayenne pepper, cracked green olives, shrimp, chopped preserved lemons, freshly ground black pepper, toasted slivered almonds, for garnish, chopped parsley, for garnish

fresh spinach washed and tough stems removed, coarse sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, sliced green onions, chopped onions or leeks, fresh tomato puree reduced by boiling to 3 tbsp, grain rice, chopped dill, ground black pepper, black olives for garnish, feta cheese for garnish

vegetable oil, tasso or spicy sausage, cut into small dice, minced yellow onions, minced garlic, shrimp or fish stock, heavy cream, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped green onions, hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, rice cakes , recipe follows, chopped lightly toasted pecans, for garnish, chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

chicken thighs, skinned and boned, curry powder, ground ginger, garlic powder, paprika, vegetable oil, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, green onions, cut in 1/2-inch pieces, plus 1/8 cup chopped for garnish, frozen zucchini, sliced, chicken broth, minute rice, dried currant, cooked shrimp, cleaned and deveined, lime, cut into wedges (garnish )

extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, grain and wild rice blend, cooked to package directions (recommended uncle ben s or near east brands), salt and pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, water, tomato paste, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish, heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream, chopped fresh parsley leaves, fresh edible flower (to garnish , available in produce section with herbs)

dried thyme, salt, vegetable oil, a 12-rib crown roast of fresh pork (about 6 3/4 lb), dirty rice stuffing, dry white wine, heavy cream, creole mustard (available at many specialty foods shops), flat-leafed parsley sprigs for garnish, tomatoes for garnish

tahini , recipe follows, water, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, ground cumin, cayenne, chopped parsley, ground black pepper, ground ginger, ground cumin, allspice, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, ground fenugreek, olive or canola oil, pine nuts, sliced yellow onions, salt, turmeric, grain white rice, water, all-purpose flour, mild, firm white fish fillets, chopped fresh parsley, garnish, pomegranate molasses, chili oil, lemon wedges, garnish, sesame seeds, olive oil

white and wild rice (recommended : uncle ben s or near east brands) cooked to package directions -- either chicken or herb flavors are fine, extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, water , eyeball it, tomato paste, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish, heavy cream , half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream, chopped walnuts , available on baking aisle, toasted, chopped parsley leaves, edible flowers (available in produce section with herbs) for garnish

whole milk, grain white rice, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, egg yolks, whipping cream, good-quality white chocolate (recommended : lindt or valrhona), chopped, grated orange zest, ground cinnamon, warm cherry sauce , recipe follows, cream, for garnish , optional, almonds, toasted, for garnish, cherry preserves, ground cinnamon, kirsch (cherry brandy)

pork tenderloin , butterflied and pounded slightly to an even thickness between sheets of plastic wrap, southern cooked greens, recipe below, vegetable oil, essence , recipe follows, unsalted butter, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, red beans , recipe follows, rice , recipe follows, chopped green onions, garnish, chopped parsley, garnish, hot cornbread, accompaniment