We’re trying to up our energy levels, and decided on a simple dish of Lentils and Brown Rice. Lentils are quite high in iron, and we seem to feel more energetic after eating them!! With surprisingly few ingredients, you’ll have a delicious side or main dish. I used French lentils (Le Puy lentils) that are…
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Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole
For yummy Tex-Mex comfort food, you have to try Cheesy Mexican Rice Casserole. I made it as a side dish, but it’s easy to transform it into a one dish meal. If you add browned ground meat, or shredded cooked chicken, or toss in some beans, and add wilted spinach, it’s an easy one dish…
Mexican Fried Rice
We saw a commercial for Mexican food, when we were participating in one of our favorite “stay at home” pastimes. We didn’t want to pick up food, or go to the store and buy ingredients, so we had “make-due” Mexican! Don said enchiladas, refried beans, and rice would be nice. After raiding the pantry, I…
Creamy Broccoli Rice Bake
It’s never too late to remake some old favorite recipes. Creamy Broccoli Rice Bake is a delicious take on broccoli rice casserole. For fish or meat, this is a perfect side dish. . PrintCreamy Broccoli Rice Bake Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 12 Ingredients1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 rib celery, diced…
Portuguese Beef Stew
Because there’s no dredging and frying, Portuguese Beef Stew is the light, summer version of stew. With very little prep, you have an easy and delicious meal. For a one pot meal, make it with veggies and cook in the oven in a heavy covered pot or in a slow cooker. Serve it with…