New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

12 Comments March 4, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Mardi Gras is almost upon up, and Mardi Gras always makes me think of New Orleans and New Orleans always makes me think of Jambalaya. See how my mind works? It’s all about the food, lol! And while my fave Jambalaya Recipe is already on my site, one made with a roux (that’s said to be the Cajun-style) I really wanted to up my game this year and perfect a Creole-style Jambalaya, the tomato-y kind. Yeah, I’ had to get out of my (very delish) Cajun rut and make this New Orleans Creole Jambalaya for Mardi Gras this year.

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

16 Comments February 23, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

So I was trying to think of the last time I made Soup. It was so long, I had to look it up! I made a White Chicken Chili that can be made in the Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or on the Stove in January, and it’s pretty soup-like but the last bone fide soup I made was in December: My friend Tanya’s Instant Pot Mexican Chipotle Chicken Soup. So I’m due! You, my friends, are due! I’m getting out of my Mexican soup rut and shaking things up with this Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

Guatemalan Rice & Beans

16 Comments February 18, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

One of my very favorite meals on my site is Guatemalan Chicken in Coconut Milk, Pollo en Leche de Coco. It’s the perfect thing for a cold, winter day – fast and easy and flavor for days! In the past, I’ve served the dish with rice cooked in coconut milk instead of how I first had it, with Guatemalan Rice & Beans.

Pollo en Leche de Coco – Guatemalan Chicken in Coconut Milk

Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice

17 Comments September 16, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

While potatoes may be my goto side for so many dishes, there are just some meals that are better with rice. Like almost all Mexican meals! And while I love my Restaurant Style Mexican Rice and Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot or not), I love Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice even more.

Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice

Greek Brown Rice Salad

20 Comments August 17, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’ve been on a bit of a Meditteranean kick. I’m trying to health up the rest of the summer, at least until Labor Day comes. Besides it’s August and it’s hot and it’s humid (whine whine whine) and I want to eat (and cook) cool and light. And so I made Greek Brown Rice Salad to go with my ~~soon to be~~ posted Spicy Beef & Feta Skewers.

Spicy Beef & Feta Skewers with Greek Brown Rice Salad (made with Instant Pot Brown Rice)

I just did a post for Horiatiki Greek Salad not too long ago. Gosh, that was good. And I wanted to carry some of those flavors forward with a little twist. Funny how I listed so many variations of our American Style Greek Salads, but I didn’t mention or think about combining it with rice, let alone brown rice.

Instant Pot Brown Rice

19 Comments August 16, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

White Rice is generally my choice in rice (and I’ll explain why, below) but sometimes Brown Rice is the perfect thing. Especially when you want those nutty, slightly chewy grains to complement a dish. And making Instant Pot Brown Rice is a game changer.

Instant Pot Brown Rice

Perfect Instant Pot Rice

12 Comments May 23, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Are you having issues with your Instant Pot Rice? I did too when I first started. A bit of practice and applying some time-honored rice cooking principles did the trick. Now my Perfect Instant Pot Rice turns out perfectly every time.

Perfect Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

20 Comments April 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have a thing for Cabbage Rolls and try to make a pan of them every year. This year, though, I decided to “roll” all those flavors into Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup, instead. No worries if you don’t have an Instant Pot because the stove-top instructions are here, too.

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

Egg & Rice Breakfast Skillet

23 Comments April 12, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I don’t know if Egg & Rice Breakfast Skillet is so much of a recipe as it is a method. It’s the perfect way of dealing with a little leftover rice or rice dish. Egg & Rice Breakfast Skillet works with just about any rice dish you might have.

Egg & Rice Breakfast Skillet

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

6 Comments April 10, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m still working on a few leftovers from Easter, how about you? One thing I love to do is make soup with my ham. This year I made a Honey Glazed Cajun Spiced Ham, so I knew that Cajun Ham & Rice Soup would bring those flavors home.

Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

25 Comments March 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When was the last time you had Black-Eyed Peas? And how about the last time you had Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad? If you only think about Black-Eyed Peas on New Years (they’re lucky and I have a recipe for Traditional Black Eyed Peas on my site) or as the strange little bean in Cowboy Caviar, think again.

Black Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top

12 Comments March 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

When Chipotle Mexican Grill came out with their Cilantro Lime Rice, it seems the whole country went wild over it. And with good reason: it’s delish! Best of all, it’s easy to make at home, whether you want to make Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top!

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas & Cilantro Lime Rice

Paella Valenciana

40 Comments February 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Want a simple one-pan skillet dinner? Make paella. Seriously. If there’s ever been a simple dish so wrapped in mystique with so many rules, I don’t know what it is. If you want a “world class” Paella, follow them all. If you want a fabulous supper, keep reading. Yeah, we’re gonna break a few rules and get you a fantastic Paella. Maybe for Valentine’s Day?

Paella Valenciana

Hawaiian Fried Rice

29 Comments December 27, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Do you need a fun, fresh take on a dish for your Holiday Ham leftovers? Something easy, fast and crave-worthy? You’re gonna want to try this Hawaiian Fried Rice. And you’re gonna look like a genius when you bring this to the table! 🙂

Hawaiian Fried Rice with Ham & Pineapple

Instant Pot Opelousas

26 Comments November 27, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So you all know (if you follow me – and if you don’t, I’d love it if you would, here with email (on the right) or on facebook or twitter I cooked up a ham for Thanksgiving. And what a ham it was! The stunning and absolutely delish Biltmore House’s Tawny Baked Ham. It was just a half ham, but of course, there were leftovers! And this year, part of those leftovers went to make Instant Pot Opelousas.

Instant Pot Opelousas

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

42 Comments October 22, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Some of you might remember I made a one pan Porcupine Skillet Dinner a few weeks ago. It was surprisingly good. It inspired me to see if I could do the same thing with a Mexican style meal. And so my Easy Taco Skillet Dinner was born.

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

Porcupine Skillet Dinner

34 Comments September 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, I love to cook. “Obs” as some of my young friends would say. Or I wouldn’t have a food blog. But sometimes you want something so easy you can practically toss it together with your eyes closed. Something simple and fast and easy like a one skillet dinner. And maybe something comforting, just a little nostalgic? That’s where this Porcupine Skillet Dinner comes in.

Skillet Porcupine Dinner

Drunken Fried Rice

24 Comments May 21, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Drunken Fried Rice! Yes, there is such a thing and I’m soooo happy to know it! See, my baby sis just told me she was having leftover takeout Drunken Noodles for lunch and a craving hit. Maybe even a touch of jealousy. But poor me, no takeout, no noodles in the cupboard.

Drunken Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

6 Comments May 21, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Does it seem that time is just slipping by faster and faster or is it just me? I meant to post this for you as an option for leftovers from the Country Style Ribs in the Slow Cooker. I made that recipe months ago! At long last, here’s my favorite home-cooked better than take-out Pork Fried Rice. And I’m posting it right along with my newer Drunken Fried Rice, so you’ll have two options.

Pork Fried Rice from Leftover Pork Shoulder or any other type of pork you’d like to use

Ham & Parmesan Risotto (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

33 Comments April 13, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I love me some Risotto – how ’bout you? It amazes me how you can take a simple ingredient like rice, add a glug of wine & a few gratings of cheese (plus a bit of this and that) and turn it into a gourmet meal – no make that a gourmet experience – because you get to drink the rest of the wine! Plus plus! This is a marvelous recipe for Risotto – Ham & Parmesan Risotto Instant Pot or Stove Top Version.

Ham & Parmesan Risotto Instant Pot or Stove Top Version.

Arancini: breaded and fried balls of risotto stuffed with cheese!

Arancini – Stuffed, Breaded and Fried Risotto Balls

28 Comments February 13, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

If I’m thinking ahead, when I make any Risotto, like my Roasted Red Pepper & Shrimp Risotto or my Asparagus Risotto, I’ll make a little extra just to make these wonderful little gems called Arancini.

Arancini: breaded and fried balls of risotto stuffed with cheese!

Roasted Red Pepper & Shrimp Risotto

39 Comments February 12, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

If you’re watching your budget, chances are you’re not eating a lot of seafood, but when a holiday like Valentine’s comes around, you’re probably going to want something a little special. Maybe something like this Roasted Red Pepper & Shrimp Risotto.

Roasted Red Pepper & Shrimp Risotto

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Kale

48 Comments January 29, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

When Angie over at Fiesta Friday challenged other food bloggers to create a healthy dish this month, I was all set. See I’ve been making so many marvelous healthy dishes with cauliflower this month (I just can’t seem to get enough of it – maybe I’m lacking some trace mineral it has) that I thought I could just slide a recipe right by her.

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Kale

Rice with a Puerto Rican Flair

9 Comments January 24, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I gotta admit that usually when I’m looking for a killer side, I’m thinking potatoes. What can I say? I’m from the North and have Irish roots – so maybe it’s genetic, lol! Sometimes rice just feels right, though, and it definitely did when I served Pernil, an herby, garlicky pork roast with Puerto Rican roots. Whoever guesses what recipe is coming next gets a prize…a free recipe for Pernil!

Rice with a Puerto Rican Flair

Salmon en Papillote

34 Comments January 10, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So January has rolled around and so has my annual attempt to eat healthy. Are you with me? At least for a while, anyway? Besides, this Salmon en Papillote is so lovely, you won’t even care whether its healthy or not.

Salmon en Papillote – this will keep cooking inside the packet, so open immediately

Bulgogi (Korean Beef)

48 Comments September 23, 2016 FrugalHausfrau

Is it just me or is Korean food trending, now? It’s hard to tell sometimes because when I crave sumpin’, I seem to see it everywhere! I’m blaming Momofuku. I keep hearing so much about the restaurants and books and owner/chef David Chang. And of course, I’m talking here, in the US, not in Korea where I assume Korean food is always trending! I hope I’m going to add to that trend with this marvelous Bulgogi Korean Beef.

Bulgolgi, I’m talking about wafer thin slices of tender beef, marinated overnight. Then grilled (or in this case) cooked in a skillet until the edges caramelize.

Chicken & Rice Soup

22 Comments April 8, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

We had quite an Easter this year, but I kept it simple. The main course was my Sunday Roast Chicken, the lemony variation. It was a subtle prelude to the Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert, but best of all, provided the base for a pot of Chicken & Rice Soup today. It almost makes this dull, grey, Spring day feel sunny.

Chicken & Rice Soup

Poor Man’s Paella

8 Comments March 4, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

Paella is a dish that for years was wrapped in mystique, seemingly out of reach of the average American. It’s a darn shame because a simple Paella is a stunning dish and very doable dish for a week-night dinner.

Poor Man’s Paella – chicken, regular rice. Fantastic, even on a budget.

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Rice

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Instant Pot/Stove Top

Guatemalan Rice & Beans

Arroz Verde Mexican Green Rice

Greek Brown Rice Salad

Instant Pot Brown Rice

Perfect Instant Pot Rice

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Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

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Egg & Rice Breakfast Skillet

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Cajun Ham & Rice Soup

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Black-Eyed Pea & Rice Salad

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Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot or Stove Top

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Paella Valenciana

Hawaiian Fried Rice

Instant Pot Opelousas

Easy Taco Skillet Dinner

Porcupine Skillet Dinner

Drunken Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

Ham & Parmesan Risotto (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

Roasted Red Pepper & Shrimp Risotto

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Kale

Rice with a Puerto Rican Flair

Salmon en Papillote

Bulgogi (Korean Beef)

Chicken & Rice Soup

Poor Man’s Paella