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INGREDIENTS
2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until the water runs almost clear (2-3 times)
3 1/2 cups stockor water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
1 garlic clove , minced
1 orange, juice and zest of
DIRECTIONS
In a pot with a tight-fitting lid (or rice cooker) combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.
When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups brown rice , rinsed
1 (14ounce)can coconut milk (can use reduced-fat)
2 3/4 cups chicken stockor water
4 teaspoons gingerroot , minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a pot with a tight-fitting lid combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.
When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 45 minutes (do NOT uncover or stir).
Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 10 [...]
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs small clams , scrubbed
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
2 shallots , finely chopped
3/4 cup dry champagne (or other sparkling wine)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
salt
white pepper , freshly ground
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add clams and cook two minutes, tossing gently.
Stir in garlic and shallots.
Add Champagne and cook three minutes.Cover and steam five minutes.Remove opened clams.
Cover [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed until the water runs almost clear (2-3 times)
2 1/2 cups stockor water
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14ounce)can coconut milk
1 lemon, juice and zest of
DIRECTIONS
In a pot with a tight-fitting lid (or rice cooker) combine all ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.
When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk (less egg volume)
1/4 cup parsley (optional)
1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons black pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped herbs (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Sift all dry ingredients together into a small bowl.
Break egg into measuring cup and add enough milk to total 1/2 C liquid. Whisk egg and milk together.
Make well in center of dry ingredients and pour in wet. Stir just to combine.
Drop by the spoonful into simmering soup or [...]