Red Beans And Rice

1/2 pound red or kidney beans, soaked overnight
5 cups water
1/2 tsp thyme leves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp ketchup
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper, crushed
1 cup converted rice
1) Drain beans and combine with water, thyme, bay leaf, green pepper, ionion, garlic and red pepper in a dutch [...]

Pinto Beans With Rice

We love this for the taste. I especially love it for the budget. A good plate of this with a salad and some tortilla chips and toppings makes a good filling meal. A nice alternative to the usual tacos or burritos, plus the leftovers are great for making a base for casseroles and add-ins for [...]

Turkey and Rice Quiche

3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey cubes
3/4 cup finely diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper, or to taste
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese [...]

Green Bean Almond Rice

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
1 10 ounce package frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
1) Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add almonds and [...]

Odd Crust Pizza

Makes 1 12 inch pizza 
3 Cups cooked rice
1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Egg, beaten
1 Medium onion, sliced into rings
1/2 Medium green bell pepper, sliced
2 Cups sliced mushrooms
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Cup tomato sauce (low-sodium works best)
2 Teaspoons oregano
1 Teaspoon  fennel seeds (optional)
4 1/2 to 5 Ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded (Part-skim works best)
1) Grease or cooking-spray a 12 [...]