Archive for the ‘Rice’ Category

Brown Basmati Salad with Citrus-Thai Basil Vinaigrette

I wanted to post this near my Vietnamese Beef Wraps because the flavors are such a fantastic compliment to one another. This rice salad bursts with green brightness and crunch. I used brown basmati rice instead of the white because I prefer the nuttier flavor, but you could use the white just as easily. You [...]

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Northwoods Wild Rice Salad

Wild rice is one of the culinary treats that come from this land of lakes and I always pick some up while I’m here. The walnuts and the dates in this salad complement the hearty, earthy flavors of the rice with some crunch and sweet. I added some local smoked gouda for some richness as [...]

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Seafood Paella

Filed under [ Entree, Fish, Gluten-free, Recipe, Rice and Seafood ]

I had the unexpected pleasure of having Christmas at home with only Kerry and I. We spent the eve with her lovely family in CT and had a great Feast of the Seven Fishes with her Italian family, but we trekked home for Christmas. I was gifted a paella pan, rice, and garden-dried parsley and [...]

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