425 rice optional Recipes

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and sliced, water or 4 cups vegetable broth, peeled and cut-up sweet potatoes, garam masala, cayenne (optional) or 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional), rolled oats, miso, white, cooked wild rice, chopped parsley (to garnish ), bell pepper, chopped

water, grain rice, milk, salt, nutmeg, vanilla (optional), raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup currants (optional)

vegetable oil, grain rice, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato , roasted,cored,peeled, chicken broth (not water), salt, roasted corn (optional), roasted jalapenos (optional) or roasted poblano chile (optional), roasted bell pepper (optional), frozen peas (optional), chopped cilantro (optional), diced carrot (optional), crumbled queso fresco (optional) or crumbled farmer cheese (optional)

orange pekoe tea bags (i use tetley tea bags), water, heavy cream (or half-and half), white sugar (to taste), cardamom pods, crushed slightly, olive oil (a good quality please!), halloumi cheese (haloom, arabic, hellim -turkish), all-purpose flour (to be gluten free i use white rice flour or a mix with tapioca starch in 1/2 the amount), lemon, cut in half, pita bread (1 bag, do not use if gluten free), rice crackers (optional, for the gluten free), butter, sliced, cream cheese (not sliced!!! called puck, buck in arabic, danish , no substitute) or yogurt cheese balls in oil or goat feta cheese, sliced, assorted gourmet olive, hummus (homemade or store bought , ours tends to be the later), assortment fresh fruit, cut up into chunks (lovely sprinkled with orange blossom water & sugar if needed)

oyster sauce, soy sauce, peanut oil or 3 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, eggs, beaten lightly, shrimp, peeled and deveined, frozen peas , preferably baby peas, thawed, dried shiitake mushroom , rehydrated in 1 cup hot water until softened, about 15 minutes, then drained, trimmed of stems, and (5 to 6 medium), ground pork (optional) or 8 oz sliced smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional), roast pork, cut into 1/2 inch chunks, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), cold cooked white rice, scallions, sliced thin

basmati rice, diced cooked chicken breasts (optional), dark raisins, golden raisins, chopped dried apricots, halved raw cashews, curry powder, divided, tart , crisp chopped apple, chopped green onion, sea salt to taste

oxtails , cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces and trimmed of fat, gingerroot, unpeeled (3 inch), onion, halved and unpeeled, nuoc nam (fish sauce), whole star anise, cinnamon sticks, fennel seed, bay leaves, rice noodles (1/4 inch), scallions, sliced thin, tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, parsley, roughly chopped, basil , whole fresh plants, mung bean sprouts, limes, cut into wedges and red chile paste (optional) or 3 large sliced fresh hot chili peppers (optional), filet mignon , trimmed of fat and sliced very thin

whole chickens, white rice (cooked ), smoked link sausage (sliced into 1/2 inch slices), butter, olive oil, white onion (chopped into medium chunks ), red bell pepper (cut into long strips), green onions (chopped very finely), tomatoes (diced into large chunks ), cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional), tomato paste, capers, canned early peas (petit-pois), canned smoked oysters (optional), sliced black olives or 4 -5 oz whole green olives, as is traditional, white wine (optional) or 1/2 cup beer, you decide, traditional (optional), salt and pepper

fresh small broccoli florets, potatoes, diced, water (i use vegetable broth if i have it), carrots, thinly sliced, onion, chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, milk, divided (can use soy, rice, almond or coconut milk), vegetable bouillon granules (the original recipe called for chicken bouillon granules-i use chicken style seasoning), worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, cubed process cheese (velveeta or other good melting cheese)

dried cherries or 3/4 cup dried cranberries, tawny port or 2/3 cup ruby port, wild rice, well rinsed, unsalted butter, leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only ), mixed wild mushroom, sliced (cremini, shiitakes, and chanterelles), poultry seasoning (homemade ), hazelnuts, toasted and skinned and chopped, chopped fresh parsley, salt, fresh ground black pepper, turkey broth (optional) or 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

peanut oil, onion, chopped, smoked sausage, sliced (i use kielbasa), bell pepper, chopped, garlic, chopped, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables, mild salsa (optional) or 1 cup canned tomato (optional), rice, uncooked, water

poblano chile , seeds removed, green bell pepper , seeds and ribs removed, fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed, epazote leaves , loosely packed, optional (can sub fresh savory or mexican oregano), garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, low sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, chopped spanish onion, salt, grain rice, grated oaxaca cheese or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided, grated manchego cheese, divided, heavy cream

brown rice, peanut oil, sesame oil, orange juice, garlic clove, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes, tamari, salt, honey (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp brown sugar (optional), cider vinegar, chopped fresh pineapple, scallions, minced, stalk celery, finely minced, fresh mung bean sprouts, raisins, chopped peanuts, toasted cashew pieces, sesame seeds, toasted, red bell pepper , slices, green bell pepper , slices, sliced water chestnuts, raw snow peas (optional)

brown rice, dark raisins, golden raisins, cinnamon, olive oil, chopped red onion, chopped celery, sliced green onion, chopped cashews, diced cooked chicken breast (optional), sea salt to taste

brussels sprouts, halved, okra, split in half and squirt in a line of mustard, spinach, radishes , sliced into circles, onion (optional), olive oil, peppercorn, shredded cheddar cheese or feta cheese, garlic, spicy mustard or dijon mustard, basmati rice (optional) or sticky rice (optional)

basmati rice, unsalted butter, onions, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, roasted unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped, chopped dried apricot, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley, salt, fresh ground pepper, turkey broth (optional) or 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

hot italian sausages, casings removed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional and to taste, add in for more heat), onion, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic cloves, finely chopped, black beans, drained, taco seasoning mix (can use 1 package or as desired), diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain add the juice in also), chicken broth, white long grain uncooked rice, salt (or to taste, i use seasoned ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), shredded cheddar cheese (optional and use amount desired)

potatoes (fist-sized), green onions, sliced thin, salt & pepper, to taste, ham, diced (optional), margarine or 2 tbsp butter, cream soup (powdered , see gluten free cream soup base (powdered)), cold water, chicken stock, milk (i also have used something called mimiccreme that is a vegan sub. for dairy creams.) or 1 cup rice (i also have used something called mimiccreme that is a vegan sub. for dairy creams.) or 1 cup almond (i also have used something called mimiccreme that is a vegan sub. for dairy creams.)