This is one of our oldest and favorite risotto recipes. Risotto is creamy and rich compared to other types of cooked rice and is the most common rice in Italy. Risotto is cooked slowly and gently, stirred with a spatula compared to the leave…

  This recipe has been adapted from two friends, Sue and Joanne. Great for a quick, easy Mexican style weekday meal! It’s low carb and very flavorful. Serve with rice and our personal favorite; Green Giant Peaches and Cream corn, if fresh is out of…

Unsweetened Coconut Milk and some Red Thai Curry Paste come together with shrimp to form the basis of this delicious Thai Curry Shrimp Soup. It is one of our “go to” entertaining soups!   For the most part, we tend to make dishes fairly mild,…

  This mild rice works really well with so many things. Saffron is found in Paella, Risotto, and pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry, pork and sausage. Saffron comes from the Crocus flower stigmas, which makes it one of the most expensive spices in the world.

  This recipe came from my Mom’s best friend Marilyn; I have no idea where she got it. I love to prep this salad and the dressing earlier in the day and toss it together an hour or so before dinner. Marilyn adds ¾ tsp.…

Baking rice is actually Spanish in origin wile steaming it is Chinese. This rice bakes while you prep the rest of the meal, no fuss.   This is another recipe that I have been making for so long, I have no idea where it came…

Simple recipe made up. We wanted a very mild flavor for the kids. Amp it up if you like, spices won’t change the CHO.