Rice is nice, that’s what they say. I’ve always been a big fan of rice in all its many forms. JJ Johnson’s new cookbook takes you on a guided tour of rice recipes from around the world.
I’m still into comfort food after the Election results so I tried “Bebe’s Soupy Rice” on page 196. Delicious!
I also tried the “Brown Rice Waffles” recipe on page 225. Wow!
If you like rice, The Simple Art of Rice will open a lot of doors to new delights! There are plenty of quick and easy recipes in this book to produce tasty food in a flash. GRADE: A
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION –1
COAUTHOR’S NOTE — 9
MASTERING THE BASICS — 10
TYPES OF RICE — 22
A BRIEF HISTORY OF RICE — 28
RECIPES
EVERYDAY FAVORITES — 34
SIMPLE DISHES (PERFECT AS SIDES) — 126
LIGHT AND FRESH — 152
COMFORT FOOD — 194
BRUNCH — 222
CELEBRATION — 238
DESSERTS AND DRINKS — 290
HEALTHY EARTH, HEALTHY BODY — 308
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS — 317
FURTHER READING — 319
WHERE TO GET GOOD RICE — 321
INDEX — 323
Don’t know what’s in that “soupy rice” (chicken? carrots? celery?) but it looks delicious! I would totally eat that. I must admit that rice comes below potatoes and pasta for me, but I do like it. We had chicken & eggplant with brown rice from the Chinese takeout yesterday for lunch, with wonton soup to warm us up.
Jeff, I love rice in all its forms! And even though we’re experiencing the warmest November in weather history–since 1871!–I’ve been eating more soup lately as the temperatures slowly decline.
Sadly, it’s mostly “riced cauliflower” for me these days. It doesn’t have the same texture or absorbent qualities that rice has, but it also doesn’t have all the carbs.
Deb, I generally eat Basmati rice which is one of the lower carb rices. I’ve tried “riced cauliflower” and it did not thrill me.
I’m with George – WTF is “riced cauliflower”? (PS – I love cauliflower but rarely eat it. Jackie is not a fan, and you have to avoid cheese & bread crumbs.)
Jeff, I found “riced cauliflower” a far cry from real rice.
Yesterday I had pepper steak for lunch: tender steak, red and green peppers, onions, and rice in a savory sauce! I like it so much I’ve had it almost every time I visit the Emerald Queen Casino! A friend’s wife made the best fried rice I ever ate! She has since sent me the recipe, but I haven’t fixed it yet! I know it will pale in comparison to hers! If I was the cookbook type, I’d probably get this one!
Bob, your local Public Library probably has THE SIMPLE ART OF RICE.
If I could be a food (don’t even ask how we got on this subject), I’d be a piece of rice.
Beth, you would be a piece of rice because rice is nice! And you are too!