Category archives for Rice

Great Gumbo!

Whenever my husband would visit New Orleans on business he would eat gumbo on a daily basis.  He was quite enamored with the dish.  I had never tried to make it before.  He helped, especially with the roux making (a little tricky).  I took 3 recipes and gave it the ole’ college try and it […]

Kicked Up Rice

This is by far my favorite rice recipe. I love the “nutty” flavor of the Basmati rice along with the aromatic kick you get with the scallions, garlic, and wine.  I like to wash my rice before cooking it to rid it of any chemical residue.  Studies just out said that rice picks up traces […]