Keyword: brown rice

avocado lime rice
Easter, Indian Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, Oil Free Recipes, Sides

Avocado Lime Rice

This avocado lime rice is a perfect fusion of Mexican and Indian dishes. You can find lime rice served in South India and can find “jeera,” or cumin rice, on Indian menus. Mexican cooks also make lime rice and you’ll find it served in Mexican restaurants, including cilantro lime rice. This recipe blends all of […]

cooking rice like pasta
Kitchen Basics

Kitchen Basics: Cooking Rice like Pasta

In the past, I’ve always cooked rice the traditional way. But many times it was too sticky, not done, or burned to the bottom of the pan. I never really enjoyed cooking rice. Until now. Now, I use the “overwater method” for cooking rice: cooking it in a pot with extra water, like you cook […]

meatless dirty rice
Cajun Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Sides, Southern US Cuisine, Stove Top Dishes

Meatless Dirty Rice

With meatless dirty rice, you can have the spicy, super tasty Cajun dishes you crave. Served with a special Mardi Gras meal or party, or just as vegan comfort food, dirty rice and my other Cajun dishes will satisfy any cravings for New Orleans cuisine. Mr. Key Lime and I *love* this recipe, along with […]

jambalaya soup
Cajun Cuisine, Lunch & Dinner, Soups, Southern US Cuisine, Stove Top Dishes, Vegetables

Jambalaya Soup

This soup is a great feature dish for a Mardi Gras menu. It’s a spicy, delicious jambalaya soup with a full tomato and vegetable flavor and a perfect little bite of heat. You can serve it with crackers, a crusty bread, or vegan cornbread for southern authenticity! A few things you can do ahead before […]

vegan broccoli rice casserole
Easter, Fall & Winter Holidays, Father's Day, Gluten Free Option, Lunch & Dinner, Stove Top Dishes, Vegetables

Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole with Cheesy Sauce

The thing I love the most about this vegan broccoli rice casserole recipe is that the “cheesy sauce” is made of vegetables! Softened almonds thicken the sauce, while garlic, Dijon mustard, and nutritional yeast add flavor, ticking all the cheesy sauce boxes. The sauce is super easy to make in the blender. I let the […]