A medley of brown rice cooked in Golden Monkey tea, fried with onion, carrot, broccoli, and bits of egg, peas, and corn Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 3 cups water*3 tablespoons Golden Monkey black tea leaves (dry)**1 1/2 cups brown rice1 stick butter, divided1 medium onion, chopped1 large carrot, peeled and… Read more »
An easy baked side dish of spinach, rice, and cheese Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 9 or 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves1 tablespoon water1 teaspoon dried onion (or 2 tablespoons of fresh, minced onion)1 cup cooked rice (measurement is after cooking, not before)1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1/3 cup milk2… Read more »
Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and grilled Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large red onions, cut into halves and thickly sliced4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and cut into florets (bite-size)2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1-2 tablespoons minced garlic… Read more »
Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield: about 2 cups Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to tasteYour… Read more »
Traditional homemade glazed wheat biscuits with cinnamon and raisins Yield: 2 dozen biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour4 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon3/4 cup butter1/2-1 cup milk*1 cup raisinsIcing or glaze, optional (see additional notes for two great recipes!) Instructions: 1. Cut butter into… Read more »
