Cheese Quiche (Sheila Plotkin)

Remember that old saying “real men don’t eat quiche”? I find that to be a silly saying because quiche is delicious and lots of men like it. So there. :-) This is basically a bacon, mushroom & cheese quiche, and there isn’t much that can be wrong with that. There’s not a lot of instruction … Continue reading

Baked Lentils

This was filed as a casserole although maybe it could be a side dish? It sounds sweet and savory, sort of like baked beans. A few notes – after the lentils boil 30 minutes, remove the onion stuck with the cloves & the bay leaf. Place everything into a casserole dish (I’m not sure of … Continue reading

C.J. Wright’s Spicy Lentils

I don’t have much experience with lentils but I know they are often a delicious addition to soups and side dishes. They can take on many lovely flavors and be used as a vegetarian option – we once made delicious lentil stuffed empanadas. It’s unfortunate that the edge of the recipe was cut off completely … Continue reading

Chicken Fried Rice

We love fried rice in my house – it’s quick and so easy to make as a side dish or as the main meal. The secret is to salt and pepper in between every step. I use left over rice because we make rice quite often for our other meals. I even have a fancy … Continue reading

Rice – Paella – Excellent

Paella is a traditional dish from Spain, well known for having rich flavors and variations. They can be different based on the region of Spain you are in or where the recipe came from. Most typically are seasoned with saffron. These days, saffron is sold in little capsules of a few threads each. This recipe … Continue reading