As I write this, mango pollen and flowers are falling from above me and are lodging themselves in my keyboard. And I will begin with a warning that this is a long, long post! I promise, though, that there is a true Gambian recipe waiting for you at the end, and before it, the story [...]
Archive for the ‘Rice’ Category
Benachin
Posted in Eggplant, Fish, Gambian food, Lunch, Onions, Recipe, Rice, spicy, squash, Vegetables, tagged bitter tomato, Bmachin, cabbage, carrot, chebu gen, delicious, Fish, gambia, Gambian food, hot pepper, Lemon, niambi, Recipe, rice, spicy, squash on February 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »
White wine and squash risotto
Posted in Comfort Food, Italian, Onions, Recipe, Rice, squash, vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged dairy-free, delicata squash, delicious, Italian, Recipe, rice, risotto, vegetarian on November 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
To continue with the squash theme of the season, I’m posting this recipe for this very delicious risotto that I invented with my roommate during a dinner party earlier this week. I found that using delicata squash in this risotto actually avoided the need for parmesan, making this recipe an easy one for those looking [...]
Spicy autumn curry with cardamom-infused rice
Posted in Comfort Food, Curry, Indian Food, Recipe, Rice, vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter, tagged cardamom, Curry, food, indian, Recipe, red lentil, rice, squash, vegetarian on October 15, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This year, like every year, I crave warm, rich food at the beginning of October. Since I live with a few new people here in Montréal, it’s fun to see their reaction to my daily cooking adventures. If one person’s reaction is a good indicator, then I was in luck with this recipe. Her eyes [...]
Rice pilaf with thyme and leek
Posted in Quick Dinner, Recipe, Rice, Vegetarian, tagged leek, Recipe, Rice pilaf, thyme, vegetarian on March 30, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Rice is one of the world’s most important staples. I love rice. I probably eat it more than any other staple grain myself. It’s texture is always so pleasing, and I I love the diversity in flavour and texture depending on the type. Not to mention the diversity in ways of preparing it. One of [...]
Leek and Sweet Potato Risotto
Posted in Leeks, Potatoes, Rice, Vegetarian, tagged cheese, leeks, potato, risotto on March 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Be they braised or sautéed, hidden in quiche or shining in vichyssoise, I absolutely adore leeks. They combine the delicate flavour of a Spanish onion, with the vibrancy of a green onion and a lovely subtle nuttiness. I have been eyeing leeks all winter long, but at $5.99 a bunch, they have been far overpriced [...]
Italian Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Posted in Italian, Mushrooms, Rice, tagged italian sausage, Mushrooms, risotto on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I was watching the latest Top Chef episode the other night. The losing chef was sent home and chastised by the judges for not having risotto which oozed and made the Arborio the dish’s star. It occurred to me how much I love risotto and that perhaps my attempt might produce a more satisfactory version? [...]
