PLACE RICE, LIQUID, BUTTER and salt in a 2-to-3-quart saucepan. Bring to the boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45-to-50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Vegetables
Gujerati-style Cabbage With Carrots
Core the cabbage & shred it finely. Grate the carrots. Cut the green chili into thin strips. Heat oil in a casserole-type pot over medium-high heat. When hot add the asafetida. Immediately afterwards, add the mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, stir in the red chili. When the chili darkens, add the cabbage, carrots […]
Eggplant And Pasta In Tomato-wine Sauce
Cook pasta shells. While cooking pasta heat a large skillet with the water and vinegar. When getting hot add the cubed eggplant, onion, chives, garlic, green peppers, and mushrooms. Saute till soft When done add to the pasta along with the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper and red wine. Stir and heat gently (on low). […]
Apricots With Anisette And Fennel
–ALTERNATIVES– Cinnamon basil and cinnamon Liqueur are an alternative. Prepare jars, lids and boiling water bath. Wash and dry the apricots, then prick each one several times. Combine the water, anisette and sugar in a pan and cook over a med-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils and the sugar is dissolved. Add the […]
Baked Mushrooms
Wash and peel mushrooms. Remove stalks and discard. Brush mushrooms with melted butter. Fry onions in remaining butter. When tender, mix onion and butter with breadcrumbs, sausagemeat, herbs and seasonings. Divide among the mushrooms. Place mushrooms in a shallow ovenproof dish, pour 4 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish, and bake for […]
Tofu And Rice With Vegetables
1. Saute Onion and Green Pepper in 1/4 C. Water for 10 Min. 2. add Tofu and Mushrooms. Cook An Additional 10 Min. 3. add Spinach, Bean Sprouts, Sesame Seeds and Tamari. Cover and Steam 5 Min. To Wilt Spinach. 4. Mix in 4 C. Cooked Brown Rice. Heat Through and Serve Hot.
Broccoli And Cauliflower
Cook the broccoli and cauliflower until almost done. Drain well. In a large frying pan melt the butter with the olive oil and sautee the garlic. Add the broccoli and cauliflower to pan. Generously cover with bread crumbs and cheese. Turn the heat on med-high and turn often. Bread crumbs will start to brown and […]
Pickled Jalapenos
Wash and pack jalapeno peppers tightly into hot jars. Combine remaining ingreds. in an enameled or glass saucepan and bring to boil. Cover peppers with boiling liquid, leaving 1/2″ head-space. Seal jars with sterilized 2 pc. canning lids and process in boiling water to cover by 2″ for 10 min. Cool on rack. Store for […]
Iowa Thunder And Lightning Salad
Combine dressing ingredients and toss vegetables together. Add dressing to vegetables. Mix well. Place in an airtight container and chill 2 days before serving.
Tomato-&-pear Chowchow
Place first 8 ingredients in large kettle & bring to boil. Cook for 5 minutes & add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat & simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Pack chowchow into sterile jars. Seal & process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
