Recipezaar: Low Sat. Fat,Pasta, Rice & Grains recipes

Curried Rice With Smoked Salmon

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:57:52 -0500

The idea for this quick dinner is based on a popular English brunch dish. If you don't have smoked salmon on hand, use a 7-1/2 ounce tin of salmon that has been drained and had the skin and bones removed. -- posted by Irmgard

Basmati Asparagus Rice

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:07:01 -0500

Easy way to combine your veggies with your sides... -- posted by AZPARZYCH

Fluffy White Rice

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:51:30 -0500

White rice like the rice served at a good Chinese restaurant. Two variations are given, one fluffy version for eating with foods like stir frys, and another for making fried rice. I have met so many people who marvel at perfect white rice. It's very easy to make. Here's how... -- posted by RudyH

Skinny B**** Basic Pancakes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:27:31 -0500

This is a recipe from the "Skinny B**** in the Kitch" Cookbook. I am opying it here to get the nutrition information. -- posted by vegan_recipe_explorer

Worlds Healthiest Pancakes

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:23:04 -0500

I found this recipe on one of my favorite food sites: http://www.peanutbutterboy.com/ I haven't tried it yet, but the recipe is healthy and looks good! -- posted by the second mouse

Brown Seed Bread

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:21:53 -0500

A healthy and hearty bread you will enjoy! This recipe has earned the goodfibes seal indicating it is a good source of fiber! Adapted from Fleischmann's yeast site. There is about an hour rising time. -- posted by Sharon123

Linguine With Clams Sauce

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:32:26 -0500

Serve with rolls or garlic bread -- posted by Cameron's

Lemony Vegetable Barley Pilaf

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:55:47 -0500

A simple side dish, and what is so nice with this is you can use any vegetables you like. I happen to like asparagus and red pepper, but you could use peas, lima beans, broccoli, etc. It does take 25 minutes for the barley cook up, but it is very easy. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Orzo Salad

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:40:58 -0500

Zingy orzo salad great for fall and winter. Goes well with any dish. -- posted by Rachel T

Pasta Primavera

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:17:27 -0500

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

Quinoa Black Bean Broccoli Deliciousness

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:59:44 -0500

Very light, high in protein, makes a vatful! Quinoa, black beans, brocolli, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, capers, zucchini, spinach -- posted by Chef #625684

High Octane Buckwheat Pancakes

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:38:29 -0500

I make these often for my family in the morning. not only do they taste heavenly, but they give you loads of energy to start your day -- posted by GingerlyJ

Super Easy Chips

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:52 -0500

This is more about technique than ingredients. It works for corn or flour tortillas, lavash, and similar flat breads. We love homemade tortilla chips, but turning them was driving me nuts until I had a lightbulb moment--so much nicer than my usual senior moments! Six 6" tortillas will fill a standard cookie sheet. If making a big batch you can have two pans going and reverse the order; it doesn't matter which side is cooked first, but it IS easier to watch the tops after changing position. For best results keep the oven door open during the entire process to insure that the heating elements stay on. A wonderful way to supplement winter heat but not a lot of fun on a hot day! -- posted by firefly68

Pecan Rice Pilaf

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:12:04 -0500

It was just a normal December night and I was ravenous from spending a few hours writing a paper. I took a break for dinner and decided to eat at Risley Dining Hall. Cornell University Dining is known for their good food, and risley for their gourmet vegan food, but this was AMAZING! After eating this wonderful dish, I was in heaven, I had to ask for the recipe. The chef was very happy to give it to me. You HAVE to try it. -- posted by superblondieno2

Middle Eastern Tahini Oatmeal (Vegan)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:09:36 -0500

I concocted this to have a more interesting way to eat oatmeal. Usually I have it with just fruit preserves or with some spice, but I'm trying to eat healthier, so may as well make it tasty. This is open for variation, but what's posted is how I like it. -- posted by the80srule

Quick Chicken Paella

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:45:00 -0500

This is a quick weeknight version of the Spanish classic. -- posted by Irmgard

Italian Bean and Sausage Soup

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:20:43 -0500

This soup has become a family favourite through the years. It comes together fairly quickly, but more importantly, it tastes good. I have "excellent" written in the margin. -- posted by Sweet PQ?

Spinach and Rice Soup - Low Calorie

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:24:41 -0500

Quick to prepare healthy, low calorie soup. If you like spinach youll find this soup delicious and filling a great recipe when you are trying to shed a few extra pounds. The lemon gives it just a little bit of tang. You may add extra garlic if you like bolder taste. -- posted by BennyPashova

Spicy Rice

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:43:42 -0500

I use rice a lot and decided we needed a change, with a kick! You can use any rice and oil you have on hand, its a good recipe for leftover rice. I was trying to avoid a creamy sauce. Make sure you wear gloves when you chop up the pepper. -- posted by Chef #665577

Chicken Fried Rice

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:17:52 -0500

This is a quick and easy chicken fried rice recipe from Curtis Stone as seen on the Oprah show. -- posted by Dee-lish #2

Hot Millet Salad

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:35:33 -0500

A fresh way to enjoy millet, which is very good for you, inexpensive and easy to cook. This recipe contains many different textures, which helps avoid that heavy, "healthy-tasting" kind of grains dish vegetarians know so well . . . -- posted by Elise and family

Boombambam Fried Rice!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:17:19 -0500

This recipe is one of the first recipes I learned to make. When I was little, my mother would make fried rice like once a week and apparently I sort of realized/figured out how she made it as I grew older. I usually use whatever i have in my kitchen... Random veggies, random poultry, random everything! ENJOY! (: I normally use shrimp, ham, chicken, peas, corn, carrots, peppers, eggs, and etc. -- posted by BOOMBAMBONBON!

Pasta With Tuna Sauce

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:52:38 -0500

Mark Bittman; Italy -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Apple Cinnamon Banana Bran Flax Muffins

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:38:51 -0500

Quite a mouthful, but so deliciously healthy! This simple, wholesome muffin uses flax seed meal in place of butter or oil and comes out fluffy and moist. -- posted by Motivated Mama

Zucchini Bread

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:47:17 -0500

Healthy breakfast bread -- posted by Chef #239948

Galinha Guisada Com Massa

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:21:53 -0500

Portuguese comfort food, shared on the blog Full Bellies, Happy Kids. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Olive Bread for the Bread Machine

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:20:31 -0500

Thi is great recipe is from Betty Crocker. -- posted by Sage

Mussels and Saffron Pilaf

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:55:33 -0500

Similar to Paella, but this is made with only mussels. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Arabic Lentil Soup - Shorbat Addas

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:29:24 -0500

This is a very typical Arabic soup made with very few ingredients. The taste is amazing and your stomach will thank you if you eat it on a warm, rainy day. Make it a meal by adding torn up pieces of pita bread to your bowl, or fry pieces of pita bread in oil for an arabic style crouton. Some like a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. A garnish of green onion is nice as well. Great soup for pressure cooker. -- posted by Cookie Jarvis

Italian Bread

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:32:04 -0500

I found this recipe in Taste of Home Magazine, recipe by Elsie Palmer. I just received my first KitchenAid Mixer for Christmas and couldn't wait to try it on making bread dough and decided to try this recipe, although I only made half, one loaf. Times don't include rising and cooling times. -- posted by diner524

Chicken and Rice Spanish Style or Paella

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:14:37 -0500

This is one of our favorite chicken dishes and also make delicious Paella for friends and everybody loves it. -- posted by pinky kookie

Mussels in a Lemon, Garlic, and White Wine Sauce

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:59:33 -0500

I created this in an effort to emulate a dish we liked at a local Italian restaraunt. I think it's pretty similar, but would have to eat the restaraunt version again to be sure! Either way, my boyfriend loved it...he rated it an enthusiastic A-Plus!! I live nowhere near an ocean, so this recipe calls for frozen mussels...I couldn't even begin to tell you how to modify the recipe using fresh mussels. -- posted by Robyn's Cookin'

Rice Cooker Stir Fried Rice (Chinese Style)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:34:03 -0500

We love stir fried rice, and this is pretty close to the pan-fried version, but with less time investment, less work and less dishes! I just made it up - if you end up modifying it, I'd love to hear your comments! -- posted by CanadianEmily

Olive Garden Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:26:54 -0500

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery Olive Gardens Italian Partners. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Miso-Marinated Tofu and Eggplant over Soba Noodles

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:54:32 -0500

Health, SEPTEMBER 2009 -- posted by dicentra

Cornish Hens With Rice Pilaf

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:25:59 -0500

A recipe we've enjoyed for years. All you need is a salad and you've got a great meal. Note that one bird serves two people. We are old dudes, so if you have younger, heartier appetites you may want to adjust the recipe accordingly----both the hens and the pilaf. -- posted by Chef #870094

Honey Oat Bread - Harriet Lewis

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:29:32 -0500

Yummy Honey Oat Bread that can be made into rolls. My Neighbor gave me the recipe. -- posted by motown chef

Vegetable Pad Thai

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:38:18 -0500

Recipe source: Redbook (January 2010) -- posted by ellie_

Turkey-Rice Supper

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:09:25 -0500

ReciMeals are complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups - about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables, 1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans, or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving. In a hurry? Prepare this quick and nourishing meal in a single skillet - with the convenience of protein-rich canned turkey from your pantry! -- posted by Chef #1365024

Irish Soda Bread Scones

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:12:47 -0500

Adapted from BBC website. -- posted by Chef #1501965

Italian Blue Crab Sauce

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:14:36 -0500

This is our Xmas Eve dinner every year. Also, my all time favorite pasta dish! This tradition started because Catholics did not eat meat on Christmas Eve and they sought out seafood based pasta dishes to serve instead. All ingredients are approximations since we never really measure anything. Alter to suit your family's tastes! THIS RECIPE SHOULD BE MADE ONE DAY AHEAD TO ALLOW THE CRAB FLAVORING TO PERMEATE THE MARINARA! -- posted by ChicagoRN

Acorn Squash With Barley and Apple Stuffing Recipe

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:22:11 -0500

A healthy vegetarian recipe that is great in the winter months. -- posted by Elizardbeth

Pasta With Tomato, Courgette and Garlic

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:30:29 -0500

A quick and easy pasta dish, great cold in lunch boxes or hot for a quick lunch or 20min tea. -- posted by Chef #1506855

Pasta Jambalaya

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:38:18 -0500

This was very good and easy to make. I used fat free cheese instead of what was called for so the points should be a little less. This is 5 points for those on the Weight Watchers diet. From the kitchen of Michele Harvey Thornburg, Moberly MO. -- posted by TLC-MO

Zucchini Soba Salad

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:52:51 -0500

from Andrea Meyers' blog - http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2009/08/28/zucchini-soba-salad/ -- posted by ellie3763

Pad Thai

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:43:00 -0500

This was adapted from another recipe on this site. (Thanks ms_bold for a great beginning!) I changed the original recipe to suit my family's tastes, to shorten cooking time, and to decrease the fat content. I am primarily posting this to check the Nutrition Facts since we are trying to eat healthier without compromising on taste. I used the breast meat from a Rotisserie Chicken, but this would also be a great way to use leftover chicken breast. My children will not eat anything remotely spicy so my husband and I must add crushed red pepper to our plates after serving, but I'm sure this would be even better if it was cooked in. Enjoy! -- posted by Chef #1506131

Beef Orzo and Rice

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:51:36 -0500

A quick dish you can make in less then a half hour -- posted by Erv Kosch

Wild Mushroom Orzo

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:29:21 -0500

This creamy, savory dish is prepared like a risotto. Any flavor chicken broth will do; I like the white wine and herb. -- posted by Whedonite

Chef Jon's White Bean, Chicken and Spinach Soup

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:43:31 -0500

This soup is a great crowd pleaser on a cold winter day. Easy to fix when you need to feed a crowd. Serve with warm garlic bread. Umm, Umm, Good -- posted by Chef Jon Wm.

Basic Brown Rice

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:44:55 -0500

This is just plain brown rice - I serve it with curries and stir frys as a healthier alternative to plain white rice. I don't remember any more where I got this recipe, but it has worked the best of any brown rice cooking directions that I have found. -- posted by Naal

Low-Fat Pasta E Fagioli (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:21:29 -0500

A delicious, hearty, easy and healthy soup from the terrific cookbook, "Saved By Soup: More Than 100 Delicious Low-Fat Soups To Eat And Enjoy Every Day" by Judith Barrett. -- posted by blucoat

Perfect Oven-Baked Brown Rice

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:38:36 -0500

I got this one from "The Best Recipe" by Cook's Illustrated. It's a very easy way to make brown rice that comes out perfect every time. No more sticky, clumpy, waterlogged goop! This rice is tender and separate and delicious. Notice that the ratio of water to rice is much less than the oft-quoted 2 to 1. This is the key to this recipe, so make sure to measure carefully. -- posted by Billy Zac

Low Fat Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:04:40 -0500

Tasty low fat, high fiber pumpkin muffins -- posted by Brittta

Pineapple, Papaya, Mango Salsa over Jasmine Rice

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:22:10 -0500

This is great served with any seafood dish and especially with my Recipe #407262. I happen to like jasmine rice, but any rice that you like will work for this. It is also excellent with Mexican or spicy dishes or even just topped on some grilled chicken. It is so versatile. -- posted by SarasotaCook

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

Chipotle Mexican Grill Basmati Rice

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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