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Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John Spottiswood

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy.

3 votes
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French Rice Salad

French Rice Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

5 votes
15746 views
Easy fennel soup

Easy fennel soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Light, refreshing and delicious soup that is exceptionally easy to make.

1 vote
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Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice by John Spottiswood

A Cuban classic, this goes perfectly with all pork dishes, and also with poultry and fish.

3 votes
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Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger

Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This hot and savory soup is easy to make and it is packed with deep, umami flavor.

1 vote
2859 views
Everyday vegetable soup

Everyday vegetable soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This soup with collard greens and baby spinach can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables.

1 vote
2310 views
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option) by Salad Foodie

Inspired by a recipe from New Paradigm Cooking (Sandbach, Terranova and Ware), I chose to forego the cookbook’s recommended 30 minutes simmering time in a stockpot, for a pressure cooker rendition which cut the cooking time to well under 10 minutes…

3 votes
7719 views
Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Sweet Zucchini Pickles by Salad Foodie

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this recipe as a hostess gift. It is as colorful as it is delicious and lasts about 6 weeks refrigerated. The only thing I added was small cauliflowerettes. What an attractive conversation…

1 vote
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GAJAR KA HALWA (CARROTS DESSERT)

GAJAR KA HALWA (CARROTS DESSERT) by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

This is one of the best Indian dishes I couldn't forget in my life. It's incredibly tasty and exotic. I didn't stop searching how to make it until I came up with this recipe.

1 vote
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Eggplant and Peas Stew

Eggplant and Peas Stew by John Spottiswood

This recipe was invented by my good friend Brian Bedrosian. He recommends that you "Should drink red wine while cooking and eating for best results." I haven't tried this one yet...but every other Armenian concoction I've tasted of Brian's has been outstanding!

5 votes
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Mashed Potatoes and Cabbage (Colcannon)

Mashed Potatoes and Cabbage (Colcannon) by Salad Foodie

A perfect way to boost nutrition in mashed potatoes, this is a favorite Irish side dish but can certainly appear at Oktoberfest in late September with bratwurst or sauerbraten. I like the subtle crunch and texture cabbage provides, and using red potatoes and leaving the skins on, adds extra color and nutrition. (An optional version…

2 votes
5604 views
Marinated Brussels Sprouts

Marinated Brussels Sprouts by Micheline

These brussels sprouts are a bit spicy, a bit tangy, a bit sweet, just the correct combination of flavours.

2 votes
3357 views
Autumn soup

Autumn soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This yummy, creamy, and so velvety-smooth soup will cheer and brighten any gloomy fall day.

1 vote
4043 views
Warm Spiced Lentils

Warm Spiced Lentils by Terri Maikkula

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.

1 vote
1973 views
Chilapachole

Chilapachole by RecipeKing

Chilapachole is a spicy crab soup enjoyed along the Gulf of Mexico. It takes only 40 minutes from start to finish.The crabmeat in a spicy tomato broth makes for a good starter or a side to a spicy Mexican meal. The secret to this delicious soup is the pan roasted vegetables which adds a deep flavor to the soup. It is also a low…

1 vote
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