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Red Rice Recipe with Grapes and Pistachios

September 17, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

Using the pilaf cooking method to make this Red Rice Recipe with Grapes and Pistachios brings out the natural nuttiness in rice; this recipe features a balance of sweet and savory flavors, as well as various contrasting textures.

Red Rice Recipe with Grapes and Pistachios on Wooden Table

When I lived in the Middle East, I learned the pilaf method of cooking rice. In this method, before cooking rice is soaked in tepid water to remove the excess starch, and is then toasted in ghee (clarified butter). Sometimes onion and/or small thin pasta is also toasted along with the rice (think Rice a Roni-style). The rice is cooked in salted water or seasoned chicken broth, which lends depth of flavor. Once you try rice prepared this way, you’ll be surprised at how flavorful it can be. (I included several rice recipes that use the pilaf cooking method in my cookbook.)…

Orange and Toasted Almond Saffron Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisins

November 10, 2017 by Faith Leave a Comment

Orange and Toasted Almond Saffron Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisins with Persian-Inspired Cornish Hens

Aromatic with orange and spices, this Orange and Toasted Almond Saffron Rice Pilaf with Golden Raisins is the perfect balance of sweet and savory! The secret ingredient that takes it over the top is a little splash of orange blossom water right before serving. In keeping with my exotic, intimate holiday meal, this one of the side dish stars of the show. Some kind of pilaf is a necessary component along with my Persian-Inspired Cornish Hens with Pomegranate Walnut Sauce; it acts as a bed to soak up all that glorious stew-like liquid....

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Sweet and Savory Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries, Roasted Butternut, and Toasted Almonds {Giveaway}

October 20, 2017 by Faith 38 Comments

Sweet and Savory Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Toasted Almonds Top View on Wooden Crate Vertical Orientation

Zoup! provided me with product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Sweet and Savory Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries, Roasted Butternut, and Toasted Almonds is packed with flavor and nutrition, and is the perfect addition to any holiday spread or fall gathering. We all have our classic holiday side dish standbys. Green bean casserole, candied yams, and buttery mashed potatoes, to name just a few of my family’s favorites. I’ll occasionally do a rice dish (typically a pilaf) of some kind, and just to mix things up, I […]...

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One-Pot Brown Rice Pilaf with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Rosemary {Gluten-Free}

December 7, 2016 by Faith 6 Comments

One-Pot Brown Rice Pilaf with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Rosemary {Gluten-Free} is a fuss-free comforting fall meal that’s perfect for entertaining with! And it’s easy to double if you’re feeding a crowd. There’s no rule that says holiday entertaining has to be a fancy five-course meal, or has to involve some kind of roast along with an elaborate spread. Sometimes simple and rustic food is best, especially for a last-minute gathering of close family and friends....

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Jewel-Toned Sweet and Savory Basmati Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate

December 17, 2015 by Faith 12 Comments

Jewel-Toned Sweet and Savory Basmati Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate is an impressive-looking side dish that’s easy to make and pairs well with just about anything! I grew up with traditional holiday side dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, candied yams, and green bean casserole. They were ubiquitous at every holiday dinner, and I (more or less) enjoyed them all. These are the classics that, for me, harken back to my first holiday memories, so they’ll always feel special, but now I’m ready for a little bit of a change. Or at the very least, I’m ready to incorporate a couple fresh new side dish ideas into […]...

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Breakfast Pineapple and Pearl Barley Pilaf

September 11, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

This Breakfast Pineapple and Pearl Barley Pilaf will fuel up your morning! One of the nice things about the change of weather (which hasn’t happened in full force yet here in Northern Virginia, but the temps have definitely started to cool down pleasantly), is that there are less bugs. Now, let me say, although ants in my kitchen are enough to send me into a two-hour cleaning frenzy and I really can’t do camping because of how much I hate the fact that I can never just get clean, bugs never really bothered me much. That is, until I got to Virginia. Here we might […]...

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Millet Pilaf with Roasted Carrot + Fennel

April 29, 2013 by Faith 16 Comments

Millet is one of those things that doesn’t get a lot of action on the dinner table; actually, it’s probably more likely to be found in your birdfeeder. But (I’m going to try to convince you that) it’s a wonderful addition to mealtime too....

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Vanilla-Berry Whole Wheat Couscous Breakfast Pilaf {And a Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway!}

April 2, 2012 by Faith 149 Comments

When we’re on vacation Mike has an anti-cell phone policy – he likes us to leave our phones in the hotel room when we leave in the morning.  His idea is that not only does this give us a nice little break from work, but it also lets us focus on having fun and spending time together.  Yup, my hubby is thoughtful like that.  But what happens when people email me and I have urgent business to attend to?  ;)  (Not to mention when people email Mike, which actually is urgent…sometimes.)...

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Pearl Barley Pilaf with Porcinis & Peas

March 27, 2012 by Faith 19 Comments

I have some exciting news, Dear Readers!  You might have noticed the Cooking Light Bloggers’ Connection Member badge on the right sidebar – I’m happy to announce that I’ve partnered with Cooking Light and a couple times a month I’ll be sharing some of their fantastic recipes and food-related articles.  Get ready to be inspired, in a very healthy/delicious way…...

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Golden Raisin Chermoula Chicken with Bulgur Pilaf

September 29, 2010 by Faith 41 Comments

Chermoula is a marinade or sauce used in Moroccan and other North African cuisines; it is typically used on seafood, but also may be used to flavor chicken and other meats.*  Chermoula usually contains garlic, oil, herbs (frequently cilantro), lemon (I’ve seen both pickled lemon and/or lemon juice used), and spices (such as cumin, paprika, and/or cayenne pepper).  The bright, fresh flavors in chermoula add a vibrant, refreshing quality and punch of flavor to whatever dish it’s used in.  I made a few changes to the traditional chermoula to really make this lovely condiment my own.  I added golden raisins for a little sweetness and instead […]...

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I developed this recipe last year on a whim one af I developed this recipe last year on a whim one afternoon when I really just wanted a slice of chocolate cake. 🎉🙈 I wasn't going to post the recipe, but it was pretty and one thing led to another and I styled and snapped a few pictures. It really is crazy delicious and it whips up in just 10 minutes in the microwave (and it has just 5g net carbs per serving!). And so here it is, lol. Find the recipe on @anediblemosaic 😘 --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/chocolate-keto-mug-cake-recipe/

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#ad It even gets chilly in Florida (lows in the 40 #ad It even gets chilly in Florida (lows in the 40's! 🥶) and when it does, there's nothing better than cozying up with a bowl of soup. 🍜 With a balanced Thai flavor profile, fresh veggies, and ramen noodles, this 15-minute recipe might just become your favorite way to warm up this winter. 🥰 Find the recipe over on the @reducetarian blog --> https://www.reducetarian.org/recipes/thai-inspired-ramen

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Vanilla butter cake + cranberry jam + vanilla butt Vanilla butter cake + cranberry jam + vanilla buttercream + all the sparkle. ✨✨✨ The recipe is up on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/cranberry-cake-recipe/ but I have keto components for everything (yellow butter cake, cheesecake buttercream, and cranberry sauce) on my other site, Healthy Sweet Eats. 😘

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Eggnog + cranberry + muffs = a quick and easy way Eggnog + cranberry + muffs = a quick and easy way to get in a festive mood. 🥰 This recipe is an oldie but a goodie on my site @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/eggnog-muffins-with-cranberry-filling/

P.S. That's leftover cranberry sauce as the filling for those of you who are like me and still have some to use up. 🙈

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Sugared Cranberries are the easiest way I know to Sugared Cranberries are the easiest way I know to add ✨sparkle✨ to cheese plates 🧀, charcuterie boards 🍖, festive cakes 🧁, and cookie trays 🍪 during the holidays. They're SO easy to make and they taste like nature's version of sweet/tart candy! Check out my step-by-step guide on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/sugared-cranberries-aka-candied-cranberries/

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I shipped cookies to my family members this year b I shipped cookies to my family members this year because I’m not heading home for the holidays, and when I was thinking about what to bake I knew I wanted a few new things on the lineup! I’ve been wanting to come up with a recipe for Eggnog Cookies for a while and I’m pretty proud of these. 🥰 I couldn't wait to share the recipe with you! These are like sugar cookies, soft and chewy inside and slightly crispy outside, but with a festive eggnoggy twist. 💫 And bonus, they take just over half an hour to whip up. Recipe is up on @anediblemosaic --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/eggnog-cookies/

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