March, 2010

These mints were always a part of the holiday cookie exchanges in Nebraska.

Rice is glazed in a pan with oil and garlic until opaque. Cayenne and vegetable stock are added and the rice simmers until it absorbs all the liquid and flavors. Tomatoes, peas and carrots are added to the pot and warmed in the rice

This is a wonderfully elegant trio of seafood in a refreshing and tangy sauce! This three seafood ceviche is worth trying! worth trying. Serve it in martini or margarita glasses and garnish with cilantro leaves and slices of lime.

Poached salmon elevates a simple cream cheese spread to new heights! Serve with crackers.

Originally this came from a Cuban friend, but I’ve since doctored it quite a bit. This dish is hearty and a meal in itself

Jalapeno halves are stuffed with whipped cream cheese and wrapped with bacon. They’re spicy, rich and delicious.

This richly flavored red meat works beautifully as a quick main-course dish.

The flavors of both tomatoes and mushrooms keep blending together in this dish, so it is great the day you make it and even better the following day.

Rice recipes – It’s hard to exaggerate the importance of rice in Chinese culture. Here are a number of rice recipes, from basic cooked rice to fried rice and congee.

Okra recipe – Fusion cooking at its best – the sweet flavor of okra works well in this stir fry dish