Fluffy Quinoa

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Side Dish

How to Cook Quinoa 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)1¾ cups water or chicken broth1 packet Sazon Goya (optional) Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10...

Saffron Rice

by | Oct 5, 2024 | Side Dish

Saffron Rice ¼ cup boiling waterpinch saffron threads (roughly ⅛ tsp)1 cup basmati rice rinsed1 tablespoon refined coconut oil or butter½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon salt1 ¾ cup stock (veggie or chicken) Stove TopCombine saffron threads and boiling water and allow...

Sauteed Mushrooms

by | Sep 2, 2024 | Side Dish

Superb Sautéed Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter1 pound button mushrooms (sliced)1 tablespoon red cooking wine1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (or more to taste)1 clove garlic (thinly sliced)¼ teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)freshly ground black...

Gouda Mac and Cheese

by | Jul 7, 2024 | Side Dish

Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni¼ cup unsalted butter¼ cup all-purpose flour2½ cups whole milk¼ teaspoon table salt¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more for topping¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese4 ounces gouda...

Dill Refrigerator Pickles

by | Jun 1, 2024 | Side Dish

Quick & Easy Refrigerator Pickles 1¼ cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)3 tablespoons kosher salt2 tablespoons sugar2 cups cold water1¾ to 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers (about 6, cut into halves or spears)2 tablespoons coriander seeds6 large garlic cloves (peeled...

Coconut Rice

by | Feb 4, 2024 | Side Dish

Restaurant Style Coconut Rice (Coconut Milk) COCONUT RICE2 cups jasmin rice (Note 1)400 ml / 14 oz coconut milk (full fat or light (Note 2))1 cup water5 tsp white sugar (Note 3)1/2 tsp cooking / kosher salt Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note...