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Beans and Rice

Potato Salad

I feel like I’ve been making potato salad forever! After all, its the one of those basic foods  you think of for summertime entertaining, no matter where you live. Just boil the peeled and halved potatoes until tender, drain and place on a tray to cool and dry. You do not want to put mayo mixture on wet potatoes. Add the remainder of ingredients and you will have the best…

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Beef Fried Rice

Who doesn’t love Beef Fried Rice at your local Chinese food joint? I know I do. So I decided to go on a quest to finding out how to…

Fried Rice

I found this great Fried Rice recipe in one of my Cooks Illustrated magazines. I was having a Luau themed party for my family, and thought this would be…

Coconut Rice

I’ve never been a lover of white rice. But after I tried the Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowl recipe, I decided I am a lover of Coconut Rice. It’s made…

Arancini

There are a couple of things I’ve always wanted to make. Schiacciata (ski-yah-cha-ta) or Italian Meat Pie and Arancini or Rice Balls. I have decided this week I’m going…