This rice has been a favorite for many years.  It’s simple, pretty, and has a nice texture due to the almonds.
Begin by chopping one onion and mincing a clove of garlic.

Put onion, garlic, and 2 cups long grain white rice in a pan with 2 Tb. butter.

Saute, mixing often, until rice is beginning to brown.

Pour [...]

This dish is yummy as a refreshing dessert, and occasionally I serve it as a side dish at a holiday dinner.  It’s one of those recipes that most everyone has, but this one has some little changes to make it a bit lower in fat.

It’s not difficult to make, but you have to make it [...]

This potato salad is terrific, as well as relatively quick and simple to prepare.
I’ve never had a potato salad recipe that I love, so this summer I’ve been fiddling with it, and I think I’ve got it right.
In a large pot, place 3 pounds unpeeled red potatoes.  Cover with salted cold water and bring to [...]