Vegetable and Paneer Biryani

 Marinade: Heat a nonstick pan and The ghee and 1T oil. When heated through, add the cumin, fennel seeds and when they splutter, add the…

Dirty Rice with Chicken and Sausage

Remove giblets packet from chicken and wings from bird, and set aside.  Rub down the chicken with 1 T. of the Creole seasoning.  Roast until…

Mixed-Up Mac and Cheese and Carrots

Vegaphobes won’t know that this mac and cheese harbors a can of carrots. Shhh.

Cajun Circle

Prepare Zatarain Beans and Rice accoording to package instructions. Brown sausage in a pyrex cup by 3 minutes microwaving. Drain excess grease and discard.  Unroll crescent rolls and…

Cajun Egg Rolls

Heat oil up to 375 degrees in tall pan or fryer.  Meanwhile, roll a teaspoonful of the leftover Dirty Rice onto an egg roll wrapper…

Tuscan-Style Pasta with Cannellini

High in fiber, this Tuscan-style pasta dish is gently tossed with a vegetable trio – fresh escarole and flavorful, canned cannellini beans and tomatoes.

Play Ball Rice Bites

These cheesy-crispy-crunchy rice balls are packed with nutrient-rich canned vegetables and dipped in a fruit sauce with a savory kick.

Cajun Fried Rice

mix all ingredients in sauce pan. bring to a boil lower heat and continue cooking 15-20 miinutes until all water is absorbed.

Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Cut chicken into 1/2" strips. In a saucepan, place water and salt and bring to a boil over hight heat. Add noodles (without flavor packets).…

7-Layer Casserole

Pre-heat Oven to 375.  In a 1 to 2-Quart Casserole dish.  Layer ingredients as listed . Beginning with 1 c. Instant Brown Rice, 1-can or Cup…

Almond-Basil-Parsley Pesto

Place parsley, basil, almonds and garlic is the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Gradually mix in oil and process until puréed.…

Quinoa Linguine with Tomatoes and Bacon with Avocado and Lime Dressing

Cook quinoa linguine as instructed on box. Strain and reserve. In a medium bowl, mix avocados, lime juice and half of lime zest, mayonnaise and…

Silly Hot Dogs

Put one large pot of water on med to high heat. Cut hotdogs into 1 inch sections. Spear each section of hotdogs with 4 to…

Herb and Cheese Penne

In a large skillet heat olive oil. Add tomatoes, onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic and pinch of sugar cook 2 minutes longer…

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

  Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Put pasta back into the pan. Add the cream cheese while pasta is hot and stir…