Category Archives: Rice Dish

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice with ScallionsIn my kitchen, fried rice is not a way to use up leftover rice.  It is a way of life.  Fried rice is a great idea to use up leftover rice, but I rarely have enough to make a batch…unless I plan for it and make lots of extra!  Fried rice is so easy to make, you won’t need to get takeout fried rice after trying this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe! Continue reading

Vegetarian Paella with Smoked Tofu

I first came across paella in a cooking magazine.  It was a seafood paella and used whole lobsters and shrimp.  I didn’t know what the dish was at the time, but I could tell it was very extravagant indeed.  I was a poor college student and would never be able to afford such a luxury.  However, the dish intrigued me and stayed in the back of my mind for some time.

Paella is served

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Homemade Sushi with Smoked Trout

The first time I had sushi was in Sydney Australia when I took my study abroad trip in college.  I was uncertain about the idea of eating raw fish… Will it taste weird? Will the texture be off putting?  As it turns out, sushi and I must have been long lost friends!  I loved the flavor explosion.  In a roll, the majority of the texture comes from the rice and veggies.  The rice is seasoned and sauces are used to add flare and flavor.  If you have never tried sushi I highly recommend it.  Most restaurants have varieties that use cooked fish and seafood if the raw aspect sends you screaming.A_DSC_7496

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