Category Archives: Rice

My Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Sherlly

My family doesn’t really have a Thanksgiving tradition except having rice on the table. Since two years ago I started taking control in the kitchen for every holiday that was to come. I like to challenge myself in catering to … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Dessert, Dinner, Entree, Potatoes, Poultry, Rice, Salad, Salsa, Side Dish, Snack, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian | Tagged Alton Brown, Ecualombian, Entertaining, Gluten-free diet, Good Eats, Ideas, Pita Chips, recipe, Recipes, Savory Sweet Life, Thanksgiving, Turkey | 2 Comments

Rice w/ Chorizo & Fresh White Cheese (Arroz Clavado)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sherlly

This dish has to be one of my favorite ways to eat rice. I love chorizo and fresh white cheese (I know fattening, but so flavorful!). This rice is from Colombia in the region of Chocó. Every region in Colombia … Continue reading →

Posted in Colombian, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Rice, Side Dish | Tagged Annatto Seed, Arroz, Arroz Clavado, Choco, Chorizo, cilantro, Colombia, Cook, Fresh White Cheese, Garlic, Hogao, Onion, Queso Fresco, Rice | 2 Comments

Grilled Pork Chops w/ Mango Sauce (Chuletas de Cerdo a la Parrilla con Salsa de Mango)

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Sherlly

This is a delicious summer meal that is quick and easy to prepare. Serve this dish with rice, french fries, or a salad (it’s all up to you!). This Ecuadorian recipe proves that plain ol’ pork chops can be spiced … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, Fruits, Lunch, Meat, Pork, Rice, Salsa, Uncategorized | Tagged BBQ, Cayenne Pepper, Chuletas de Cerdo, Cook, Cumin, Easy, Ecuador, ecuadorian, Ginger, Grilling, home, Lemon, Mango, Parrilla, Pork, Pork chop, Quick, recipe, Salsa de Mango, Sauce | 1 Comment

Holiday Edition: Christmas Rice (Arroz Navideno)

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Sherlly

This rice is a must in every Ecuadorian home on Christmas Eve. It’s colorful and delicious to eat. The rice is cooked in coca-cola (yes the soda) for color and taste, the walnuts give a nice crunch, the raisins give a settle … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, New Years, Pork, Rice, Side Dish | Tagged Arroz Navideno, Bell pepper, Christmas, Cook, cooking, dinner, ecuadorian, Holidays, home, recipe, Rice, side dish | 2 Comments

Rice with Chicken Pieces (Arroz con Presas de Pollo)

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Sherlly

This is an Ecuadorian dish which of course mother would do whenever there were family reunions. Super delicious you should add this to you chicken recipe collections. An easy one pot meal. Makes for 6-8 Servings Ingredients: 6-8 Pieces of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Ecuadorian, Entree, Lunch, Poultry, Rice | Tagged beer, carrots, Chicken, cooking, dinner, home, lunch, one pot meal, peas, recipe, Rice | 2 Comments

Rice Omelette/Pancake (Tortilla de Arroz)

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sherlly

This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover rice. Something I’ve learned from my mother, to always make use of everything and not to throw anything out. This dish is easy and really delish! You can use whatever … Continue reading →

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How To Cook Rice (My Way)

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Sherlly

Most people know how to cook rice and for those that don’t… Welcome. I love rice and grew up with it being a main side dish for every meal (yes it’s definitely a Hispanic thing). This is my fathers way … Continue reading →