Recipezaar: Low in...,Pasta, Rice & Grains recipes

Sweet Rice Salad

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:22:31 -0500

My mother has made the sweet rice ever since I was young (a long, long time ago). We loved it but years ago I started adding cool whip and fruit cocktail to it for a dessert salad. Lately I've been adding cool whip and a box of frozen raspberries in syrup instead of the fruit cocktail, which we like better. -- posted by Connie Lea

Grilled Tomato Risotto With Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:41:43 -0500

This yummy dish is from Emeril Lagasse's in the episode Emeril's Vegetable Patch. I have tweaked it just a bit! -- posted by Sharon123

Stuffing Bake

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:35:51 -0500

I went to a Christmas dinner and this dish was served, but the cook left before I could get the recipe. This is what I came up with to replicate it and it is very close. Makes a lovely side dish for pork, chicken or turkey. -- posted by 2SpiceItUp

Beef and Pepperoni Pizza Mac

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:56:26 -0500

This recipe came from the September 2002 Quick Cooking magazine. It makes a box of macaroni and cheese into a tasty meal. This is especially popular with kids! -- posted by MakeDollarHoller

Stir-Fried Spaghetti

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:11:35 -0500

This is a quick, healthy week-day meal, very fast to put together if you have leftover spaghetti noodles on hand. I like to use Barilla Plus spaghetti... it is higher in protein than regular spaghetti and tastes so good. Whole wheat spaghetti would be good, too. -- posted by Heirloom Tomato

Arrabiata Penne

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:52:43 -0500

A delightfully simple pasta dish with loads of flavour and more than a hint of chilli which blends so well with the tomato. Served with a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese, crusty bread and accompanied with a nice glass of red wine. Its a meal to linger over. -- posted by JoyfulCook

Chipotle Mexican Grill Basmati Rice

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:10:07 -0500

Recipe is from copykat.com. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Pasta With Wild Mushroom Persillade

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:53:52 -0500

In 'Pasta' by Eric Treuille and Anna Del Conte -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Chickpea and Pasta Soup

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:15:20 -0500

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes -- posted by dicentra

Chicken Noodle Soup over Mashed Potatoes

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:11:10 -0500

If you haven't tried chicken noodle soup over mashed potatoes, I am sorry! You will never go back. It makes a creamy, delicious meal. I always make my recipe #407601 they really make a difference in the soup, 1 1/2 this recipe as you need more noodles. I also use recipe#404067 for the potatoes, cut back a bit on the butter and milk when using in soup because all the liquid already gives it great flavor. Enjoy! -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Creamy Coconut Rice

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:45:31 -0500

From a Safeway Select recipe card. Delicious and easy! -- posted by urbanhippiemama

Low Calorie Crunchy Oat-Less Granola

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:46:23 -0500

Great for the calorie counting folks, this is a wonderful base recipe for creating your very own crunchy granola-like mix! This recipe makes 2 cups of granola for only 300 calories! It is also high in fiber, and almost fat free! -- posted by tinatinatina

Simple Free Gluten Free Rice Waffles

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:43:12 -0500

got this from a friend at work. Can't get any easier. -- posted by weekend cooker

Mom's Special Lasagna

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:33 -0500

This is a recipe that's full of flavor! I've tweaked it quite a bit, the original recipe came from Taste of Home, mom's best edition. Serve with salad and garlic bread!! Cook time includes simmering sauce first and resting time. -- posted by KPD

Raisin Walnut Wheat Bread

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:40:20 -0500

A braided loaf, this is one of the more delicious breads I've made. It's a Bernard Clayton recipe, modified with 50% whole wheat flour. Excellent for breakfast. I don't ice the loaf. -- posted by Red Apple Guy

Southern Breakfast Biscuits - Easy but Light and Fluffy

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:57:41 -0500

Having run through a range of biscuit recipes, this has become Kimberly's favorite way to have them. I'm not going to complain, they're lovely and fluffy, and if I have to make them, it's easy as pie. They're a little crispy on the edges, top and bottom, deliciously soft on the sides, and almost impossible to get wrong. All credit to the talented Kimberly for the recipe's creation. - Hugh -- posted by Kimberly and Hugh

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:36:40 -0500

My take on a semi-lowfat Alfredo Sauce -- posted by Chef #1412270

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:15 -0500

This recipe originates from the Whole Foods Market website. After a few tries, I tweaked the recipe slightly. Now these granola bars are a family favorite, and I feel good about feeding them the wholesome treat. Use organic ingredients if you can! (Preparation time includes toasting and cooling the oats.) -- posted by Jocelyn Villalon

Dee-Lish Alfredo Sauce

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:26:11 -0500

This sauce is not too thin, yet not thick and heavy! It's super easy to make and very yummy :) Just pour over your favorite pasta and you have an instant side dish! -- posted by ChefCiera

Curry Chicken Breast Casserole

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:33:43 -0500

I just got a new Casserole Cookbook and this was the first I have tried. It was pretty yummy! My boyfriend had 3 helpings! That's all well and good, but now what am I going to eat for lunch this week?! I threw some raisins on top to give it a little color, more sweetness and texture, ymmmmmmy! -- posted by In My Tummy!

Couscous Tabbouleh

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:37:15 -0500

This is Martha Rose Schulman's recipe from the New York Times, slightly adapted. It is a great series of recipes that I love to use - check it out at the TImes' website. -- posted by Chef #669019

Savory Chicken

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:03:46 -0500

So good. Serve over hearty pasta with a good, crusty bread, and salad. The paprika adds a different flavor to a basically Italian dish. -- posted by Well-Aged Cooky

Fusilli With Creamed Leek and Spinach

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:10:24 -0500

One of the "Best Food and Wine Pasta Dishes" of 2009. States, "This delicious pasta was the fastest adnd simplest to prepare of all the winners." Feel free to top it off with some parmesean cheese and/or some lemon zest! -- posted by JanuaryBride

White Bean Salad With Bulgar Wheat

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:30:29 -0500

A lower fat dressing on this bean salad than on most -- posted by mandagirl

Electric Skillet Fried Rice

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:52:01 -0500

A simple Chinese fried rice that can keep warn in an electric skillet and perfect for a buffet. -- posted by Erv Kosch

Chocolate Panini (Weight Watchers)

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:43:29 -0500

Craving a sweet treatf? This is a lightened up version of the chocolate panini using whole-grain bread. From the Jan/Feb Weight Watchers magazine. Points Value: 4 -- posted by Crafty Lady 13

Spinach Orzo

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:12:30 -0500

This is an easy side dish, it goes great with chicken breasts or pork tenderloin. -- posted by Shelly (Chef #837207)

Ranch Dressing Pasta

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:57:01 -0500

This is a good alternative to your regular pasta. I have used hidden valley ranch brand and others, all were great. I do like the fiesta ranch the best in this recipe. This is a recipe that comes together quickly. You could add warm cooked chicken chunks to this recipe for protein in the meal. -- posted by Dissie

Pasta Fresca With Basil

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:18:25 -0500

From Delightfully Healthmark. Serve this with a salad, whole wheat french bread, and fresh fruit for a quick and easy meal. -- posted by PolishRuski

Spicy Shrimp and Lobster Linguine

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:19:12 -0500

Don't know where this came from. Clipped it from a magazine years ago, and it's delicious and easy. I usually double the shrimp and skip the lobster, but I'm posting it as is. -- posted by Chef MB

Macaroni Cake

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:32:41 -0500

This is a replica of my grandma's recipe only tweaked a little since she didn't leave us an actual recipe. It's sorta a pudding/custard type dessert. Not too sweet and very creamy. It took me a few times to perfect it, but I am sure you will enjoy this Italian homemade specialty. Serve warm or cold. -- posted by Chef #1522934

Toasted Sesame Orzo

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:39:35 -0500

This is from "Treasury of Cooking Healthy." You can play with the amount of sesame seeds. -- posted by Ck2plz

Tex-Mex Rice from the Rio Grande Valley

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:42:45 -0500

This rice has been passed down in my family for at least four generations. The cumin is the key to this recipe. Use whole cumin, freshly ground. Ground cumin looses it's flavor quite rapidly. If you must use cumin purchased already ground, try throwing in an extra teaspoon. Also, this rice is cooked in a large skillet, rather than in a pot. -- posted by Chef #1522879

Lemon Quinoa

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:53:42 -0500

whole grain, gluten free, complete protein, yummy. -- posted by whipperton

Margherita Pasta

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:38:35 -0500

Got this from a friend of mine - not sure where she found it. -- posted by Skooch

Low Fat Pilaf With Currants and Cumin

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:41:02 -0500

This is a nice low fat rice option....and easy to make! -- posted by Miss V

Tortellini With Fresh Vegetables

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:44:41 -0500

Adapted from an Olive Garden recipe -- posted by PolishRuski

Sweet and Simple Couscous With Fruit

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:25:12 -0500

I adapted this from a recipe I saw on Everyday Italian. My local WinCo carries "Tri-Color" or "Rainbow" couscous, which I like for the aesthetics. For fruit, any dried fruit will do, but I like to use a combination of dried cherries, cranberries, blueberries, apples, and apricots. The flavors work really well together, and--again--the aesthetics are very pleasing. With smaller fruits like blueberries and cranberries, you can leave them whole. This recipe tastes great--but uniquely different--both warm and cold. -- posted by Cookin' Cop

Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:11:57 -0500

This is a wonderful Barley soup made in the Slow cooker, but using the microwave to have in ready in 3 hours. Feel free to add any other vegetables that are available. As you can see no need for oil or butter. -- posted by Sage

Rice With Tomatoes (Turkish Domatesli Pilav)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:25:37 -0500

I am anxious to try this just because of the method of cooking rice. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

White Bread Gone Whole Wheat

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:27 -0500

An AWESOME White Bread Loaf that has the rise and delicate texture of White Bread, but the nutritional fortification of WHOLE WHEAT. Have no guilt with this white bread... -- posted by Nut4Health

Asian Ratatouille With Couscous

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:01:13 -0500

I served this flavorful side dish with Recipe #408963 at a dinner party. It plated up so elegantly. This is a Ming Tsai recipe that was prepared on the Today show that I just had to try. -- posted by CarolAT

Garlic Scallops With Angel Hair Pasta

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:21:46 -0500

Fast, weeknight meal. -- posted by Katanashrp

The Easiest Hot Sausage & Kidney Beans With Rice

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:25:01 -0500

This is my go-to, super-easy weeknight dinner. Hot Links, canned kidney beans, onions, peppers, and jar salsa...doesn't get any simpler than that! This recipe allows for mindless "slap it together" nights or nights when you want to take a little more effort and make it *really* yummy! -- posted by firealarmqueen

Curry Rice

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:37:26 -0500

This is a stable at our house and the rice compliments a wide range of meat and chicken recipes. The curry mellows and the rice is not spicy at all. -- posted by Deantini

Classic Rice Pudding

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:12:34 -0500

From Super Food Ideas Magazine -- posted by katew

Best Stromboli

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:04:32 -0500

I originally made this recipe for a Superbowl party and have made it many times since for my husbands lunches. Great recipe and can be done with a wide variety of variations...Enjoy! Keep in mind the addition of too many fresh vegetables can make the bread soggy! -- posted by Mandy likes to cook

Marinara Sauce

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:33:12 -0500

This is a really great sratch recipe for spagetti or pizza sauce to make ahead of time I put it in the crock pot on low to simmer. If you look at the label of most spagetti sauce you buy in a store the second or third ingredient is corn syrup. After this we don't ever buy red sauce. I make this in large batches frequently and it freezes very well. -- posted by victoriansweets_cakencandy

Texas Two-Step Chicken

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:48:52 -0500

Place 4 boneless chicken breast halves in a 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups of Picante sauce, 3 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard and pour over the chicken. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 min. or until done. Serve with rice. -- posted by G. Hellewell

Incredible Lasagne

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:23:45 -0500

I'm not sure where I picked up this recipe but it is one of my favourite lasagne recipes. I would even dare to say that it might actually beat my mom's recipe in a taste test! My spouse said that it is his favourite recipe in my collection and often suggests it for dinner parties. If you are looking for a low calorie meal, this isn't one of them... but it is worth the calories! -- posted by Kim A. Heaphy

Greek Festival Lemon Rice Pilaf

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:19:07 -0500

Every September Salt Lake has an amazing Greek Festival. Back in 2001 I got a pamphlet of Greek recipes from the festival. This rice pilaf is very similar to the rice pilaf served at my favorite Greek restaurant. Opa! -- posted by darthlaurie

Pulled-Pork Macaroni and Cheese

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:10:12 -0500

This macaroni is indulgent, impossibly good, and worth the extra time and effort. From Fine Cooking. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Angel Hair Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:13:08 -0500

Absolutely delicious... and addictive. I've been known to eat all of mine, plus the portions set aside as leftovers. Thank God for gyms! **NOTE** Sun-dried tomato oil is the oil that comes in the jar of sun-dried tomatoes. -- posted by dripdripsplat

Yummy Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:20:10 -0500

These are delicious and help keep the carbs in check since you only use one piece of bread. You can use fat free mayo to make it even more healthy but I don't personally like it. -- posted by Annas_Mom_Erin

Baked Chicken Risotto

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:08:38 -0500

One pot wonder - simple to cook, simple flavours -- posted by The Normans

Elegant Almond Rice Salad

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:17:12 -0500

This is an elegant and excellent salad to take to a Potluck. Its taste is wonderful. Enjoy it. -- posted by pinky kookie

Chicken With Butternut Squash

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:01:05 -0500

I found a fabulous recipe here recipe#397055 but sadly it did not fit into my diet. So I went to work to see if I could keep the same wonderful flavor while making the recipe a bit healthier! Thank you Texas Ladybug for sharing your fabulous recipe#397055! I give all credit to you! -- posted by mama's kitchen

Black Bean Soup

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:29:12 -0500

A recipe from Guilt Free Cooking from Taste of Home. I made it for my boyfriend. The taste is wonderful and it's very filling. Also low-fat and can be done in 20 minutes. -- posted by Boomette

Honey Chicken Macaroni With Cheese

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:20:02 -0500

I got this recipe off of a whole wheat pasta box many years ago, a nice twist on pasta with chicken. It is easy to prepared early and bake later. -- posted by MuShell

Ww Spinach Fettuccine With Salmon in a Creamy Sauce

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:19:33 -0500

POINTS® Value: 7 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 6 min Level of Difficulty: Easy Low-fat yogurt is the secret to keeping this pasta sauce rich and creamy, but healthier without all that fat. Just think of all the possibilities for lightening up Italian fare! -- posted by Kiki-kins

Garlic Prawn Pasta

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:09 -0500

Months of trial and error have created the best ! Pasta ! Ever ! For lovers of garlic. -- posted by Dipps

Tuscan-Style Pasta With Cannellini

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:27:49 -0500

Pasta is the perfect partner for nutrient-rich vegetables. High in fiber, this Tuscan-style pasta dish is gently tossed with a vegetable trio fresh escarole and flavorful, canned cannellini beans and tomatoes. -- posted by Chef #1365024

Flax and Mango Cold Soup

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:13:04 -0500

Easily prepared nuritious soup -- posted by yewoinfamilycooking

Slow Cooker Country Captain

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:58:56 -0500

Yummy comfort food for a Sunday evening, this is our take on the GA/SC classic; serve it over white rice (and don't skip on the raisins, they make a big impact even if you don't normally like raisins - they're totally different here). -- posted by larchie

Pasta Shells With Broccoli & Anchovies

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:00:36 -0500

A quick, tasty pasta dish that is low fat and a good source of vitamin C and folic acid too. -- posted by English_Rose

Risotto With Spinach, White Mushrooms, and Chicken

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:37 -0500

I love risotto. Its so creamy and really hits the spot. The combination of spinach, mushrooms and chicken is both delicious and healthy. -- posted by Chef #713968

Savoury Protein Pancakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:59:40 -0500

After discovering a basic protein pancake recipe on this website, I decided to experiment with some of the ingredients. Great as a snack, hot or cold! I hope you like this as a variation as much as I do! -- posted by Chef #1534043

Ginger Fried Rice

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:05:05 -0500

This looked awfully good, simple, almost perfect! I made this last night and my BF and I were very pleased with the outcome. If possible, use leftover rice as fresh rice will be too moist. Leftover rice from Chinese takeout works well too. After making the dish the amount of garlic didn't seem excessive to me, but use your judgment. Courtesy of Mark Bittman, the minimalist, from today's version of the New York Times. I reduced the oil as it seemed excessive. Use 1/2 cup if you'd prefer. For a vegan dish, omit the eggs. Originally from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Creamy Spinach Sausage Pasta

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:12:17 -0500

This casserole can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight, then baked the next day. It's a contest-winning recipe from Taste of Home. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Borghol Bil Allouche

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:49:28 -0500

From "Tunisia: Mediterranean Cuisine" published by Konemann. A delicious casserole-type dish. You can substitute the lamb with another meat of your choice. -- posted by Da Huz

Solo Chicken Mushroom Pilaf

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:03:52 -0500

There is usually just enough flavorful liquid in the final dish to prompt me to eat this with a spoon. The natural flavoring of the mushrooms is similar to MSG and when paired with the sweetness of sauted onions, that was enough flavor for me. However Cooking is a Creative Sport, so feel free to add spices. -- posted by Bill Hilbrich

No-Salt White Bread

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:34:56 -0500

Very simple white bread recipe for breadmaker (if you're clever you can adapt for oven!) Whole wheat flour could be substituted. This is originally a medieval Tuscan recipe, created by peasants who couldn't afford the high taxes on salt. Perfect for those of us on low-sodium diets! -- posted by JennyMidget

Broccoli & Rice Casserole (Toddler Favorites)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:05:50 -0500

Simply steamed, Broccoli is a perfect finger food. While broccoli is terrific, broccoli and rice casserole is an example of what can be done with pureed broccoli. Its a favorite with my Toddler, and husband. -- posted by Kamden & Alyssas Mommy

Best Homemade Rice Pilaf

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:12:35 -0500

Mixture of rice and vermicelli slightly browned with a buttery flavor. I love this with ribs, salmon, or barbecued chicken. This recipe is from my mother-in-law, takes about 1/2 hour to prepare, and you need 2 sauce pans. Don't sub with brown rice because it doesn't taste as good. You can cut the butter a little if you want but the more you reduce butter the drier the rice. Use real butter! I suggest make it as is written the first time around. -- posted by Chef #1537226

Mexican Rice-Cooker Rice

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:30:01 -0500

A modification on my Spanish Rice-Cooker Rice -- posted by strawberrybird

Barley and Black Bean Salad

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:39:03 -0500

This is from Cooking Light. For an extra kick, substitute 1 finely chopped poblano chili pepper for the green bell pepper and add the red pepper. -- posted by Matt & Aimee

Mushroom & Tomato Rice

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:59:38 -0500

Great cheap food for poor students -- posted by kungphu

Noodles Bravo

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:31:09 -0500

From my collection of old recipes. -- posted by CJAY

Rice Pilaf Ala Nando

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:17:38 -0500

This rice pilaf recipe captures the spirit and a reasonable approximation of Nando's outstanding Peri Peri Rice. It goes brilliantly with any spicy chicken dish and always gets the compliments when I cook for others. If you have a favourite way of preparing pilaf, just skip ahead to the seasoning and proceed. Omit the onion for a more directly Nando's experience. -- posted by Jeff #631750

Broccoli Carrot Rice Stir-Fry

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:24:35 -0500

A light lovely side -- posted by Abba Gimel

Caramelized Onion Risotto

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:34:53 -0500

Simple yet elegant caramelized onion risotto. From <a href="http://fakeginger.com">Fake Ginger</a>. -- posted by fakeginger

Barley and Buttermilk Soup

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:10:20 -0500

This can be made vegetarian by using olive oil and vegetable broth. Adapted from a recipe at http://community.livejournal.com/what_a_crock/790512.html -- posted by DrGaellon

Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Pasta

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:12:28 -0500

From one of my favorite websites: The Pioneer Woman Cooks. -- posted by Krista Roes

Green Herb Rice

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:24:03 -0500

a herby type of rice dish! -- posted by abe ray

Fresh Lime Chicken Stir-Fry

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:28:14 -0500

Another fantastic chicken dish that is quick and easy to make, for those nights when you don't feel like making big meals. Great served over noodles. -- posted by Chef mariajane

Quick Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:47:22 -0500

Another quick and easy - not to mention delicious!! - meal for 4 - -- posted by Chef mariajane

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:28:08 -0500

Chicken, broccoli, snap peas, and cashews in a stir-fry -- posted by Chef #1267176

Crock Pot Beef Teriyaki

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:59:30 -0500

This recipe is so simple & delicious. -- posted by Nasseh

Uyghur Polo (Pilaf)

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:53:02 -0500

Polo (a Central Asian variant on the word pilaf) is a food staple found across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and parts of northwestern China. The different peoples of each region have their own takes, and their own flavors, for the recipe. This recipe is for Uyghur polo, the variant of the dish found in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Uyghur food is on the whole closer in taste to Indian, Persian, or Mediterranean food than it is to conventional Chinese food. I credit this recipe to my Uyghur language instructor. The recipe can be a challenge to cook correctly at first, but the challenge will prove well worth the effort because it is absolutely delicious. -- posted by mpevans

Super Quick Tomato Basil Cream Pasta (Vegan!!)

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:23:36 -0500

I made this tonight and it is super delicious!! I found this recipe on veganyumyum.com and here is her description: "When its summer, I cant get enough of recipes that use up fresh tomatoes and basil. But no matter what time of year, Im always down with quick recipes. You can make this sauce in the time it takes to boil the pasta. My whole wheat pasta cooks in 9 minutes, so this simple sauce makes a 9 minute summer meal thats hard to beat." -- posted by SPrins

Mommom Faiella's Italian Sausage Scallopini

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:10:45 -0500

The aroma of the herbs and mushrooms cooking on the stove will be very pleasant to your senses. This is almost straight out of my grandmother's recipe book. The only changes my mother made to this recipe were to substitute canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms and to add a bit more seasonings. -- posted by The Foodgitive

Mother's Always Right Stuffed Peppers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:20:14 -0500

Be warned, listen to my mother- when she says to be careful with the peppers when straining because they may fall apart, it means be careful with the peppers when straining because they may fall apart. I broke 2 out of 3 peppers because of my lack of direction following. I had to use the broken peppers and cut them in half, laying the filling on the top. -- posted by The Foodgitive

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca, Italian Style

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:41 -0500

I first was introduced to this recipe when I was reading the book, "Belong to Me", when the main character "would have sold her soul" for a plate of this. I had to do further research and hours later, found a recipe that I was happy with sharing. There are American versions of this and Italian versions of this. The Italian version has you begin by reducing the anchovies into a paste, reducing their fishy taste. It also has you cook the sauce longer, mingling the flavours and reducing the tomatoes into their own paste. Although excellent the 1st day, it is even better the second so plan ahead to make more! And please, RESIST the urge to cover this with cheese! Italians customarily do not use cheese in this dish; the cheese overwhelms the sauce and makes the anchovies more pronounced, unbalancing all the delicate flavours you just worked so hard to create. -- posted by The_Swedish_Chef

Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:12:32 -0500

Thick and hearty. Adapted from a recipe at allrecipes.com. -- posted by DrGaellon

Gingered Chicken and Fried Rice

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:30:52 -0500

Quick, easy and inexpensive. This is made with chicken drumsticks and cooked rice. From BHG. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Foolproof Baked Brown Rice

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:21:04 -0500

I got so tired of doing brown rice on the stovetop -- messes from sputtery lidsz and boil-overs, burnt or stuck rice in the pot. But I really didn't want another appliance (rice cooker)... But this method is GREAT and foolproof! NO MESS, easy and you don't hav to watch like a hawk. I'm sure this would work for any kind of rice, but you'd have to adjust time and the amount of water. I'll never do brown rice on the stovvetop again! -- posted by Meredith K.

Goulash

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:41:52 -0500

It's not exactly "Hungarian" but it is rather tasty.:) -- posted by Cactuscat

Peanut Butter Granola

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:36:37 -0500

Here's a healthy granola that doesn't have a lot of oil, but has a lot of good-for-you ingredients in it. It's good sprinkled over vanilla yogurt or with milk -- or out of hand as I walk through the kitchen! I bake it at 325 for about 40 minutes, but my oven is going wonky, so I put the recipes original instructions here. You can substitute orange or cranberry juice for the apple juice. I've used almond butter instead of peanut and it turned out great. My picture shows goji berries and dried blueberries instead of raisins. -- posted by wife2abadge

Candy Bar Brownie Crunch

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:20:52 -0500

Pat Neely says his vice is brownies and these were what Gina made him when they were courting. He says these are the most decadent brownies you will ever eat! From the Down Home with the Neely's cookbook! -- posted by Sharon123

Indian Noodle Payasam

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:25:17 -0500

An Indian dessert - sounds delicious !! -- posted by katew