Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. ½ large, sweet onion, diced small. ½ large red bell pepper, diced small. ¾ cup carrots, shredded. ¾ cup corn, frozen. ½ cup peas, frozen. ½ 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup cooked rice, brown. 1 teaspoon cumin. ½ teaspoon salt. ½ teaspoon black pepper,Continue reading “Vegetarian Mexican Rice and Beans”

Soy Ginger Glazed Salmon with Broccoli and Turmeric Wild Rice

Another healthy and quick meal. So good! Preheat oven to 400, Mix Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Honey 1 Tbsp Dry Cooking Sherry 2 garlic Cloves minced 1 Tbls grated Ginger 1 tsp Sesame seeds Marinade the salmon in 1/2 of the marinade and place the remaining in aContinue reading “Soy Ginger Glazed Salmon with Broccoli and Turmeric Wild Rice”

Green Rice (Green Onions, Cilantro, and Lime)!

This rice recipe brings a bright flavor to a side dish of rice by using lime juice and fresh cilantro and green onions.  You will love its freshness beside many favorite main dishes that pairs well with rice. Just consider these ingredients and added citrus along side vegetable skewers, chicken, pork, seafood, and beef kebabsContinue reading “Green Rice (Green Onions, Cilantro, and Lime)!”

Kalamata Olive and Chickpea Paella

Ingredients Make in a large cast iron, stainless steel or ceramic skillet, I used my Tagine. Serve with marinated artichokes. 4-6 strands saffron threads ($$ – so just look to purchase as few as possible) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced thin 1 container (8 oz.) freshContinue reading “Kalamata Olive and Chickpea Paella”

Skillet Shrimp with Chorizo and Squash

This recipe represents the wonderful flavors of Spain.  Tapas are fun and flavorful! This recipe serves 2 as entrée size servings or 4 as tapas size servings.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh or frozen large shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined Salt and pepper 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp cumin ¼ tsp garlic powder or 1Continue reading “Skillet Shrimp with Chorizo and Squash”

My Version – South Beach Shrimp Stir-Fry over Rice

This is certainly one of our most favorite recipes.  It’s quick, simple, nutritions, and economical. Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds medium peeled and deveined fresh or thawed frozen shrimp  2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 8 ounces whiteContinue reading “My Version – South Beach Shrimp Stir-Fry over Rice”