Category: Foodie Friday

Lyndi Fultz: Which Rice is Best For Your Recipe

#CelebratingNationalRiceMonth


It’s September and you know what that means? I is National Rice Month and I thought it only seemed right to talk to you about rice. I mean – I AM a Riceland brand ambassador after all! Instead of loading this post up with inspirational recipe suggestions I thought I would keep it simple and chat about the different types of rice.

In a nutshell, rice is delicious and versatile. However, there are a few nuances that make the most sense for specific dishes. Today we are going to learn about four types of rice – brown rice, long grain rice, parboiled rice and medium grain rice. And, more importantly, which rice is best for your dish?

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nwafoodie is a hub for food happiness. Arkansas Women Blogger member Lyndi Fultz focuses on the simplicity of fresh ideas when it comes to the exploration of food, eating, and enjoying life. nwafoodie conveys a sense of joy, curiosity and wonder of all the touch points of eating coupled with a fun and upbeat tone, pulling readers into a welcoming foodie fold that has none of the usual snobbery. She blogs from the perspective of a small town foodie exploring her backyard, spreading the message that eating well is truly one of the most joyful pleasures of living.

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Ami Lee: Vegan Dirty Rice {Foodie Friday}

In honor of National Rice Month, Ami Lee shares one of her reinvented favorite Cajun dishes — Vegan Dirty Rice.

 

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I was first introduced to Cajun Cuisine by none other than Emeril Lagasse. As a child I would stay up late and watch him vigorously spicing up dishes in front of a live audience. He was enthusiastic as well as informative as he danced across his kitchen. I was later introduced to Dirty Rice by my cousin Lisa. I didn’t fully understand as a child what it was. All I cared about was that it was absolutely delicious. READ MORE

 

 

Ami Lee is a busy mom and wife who blogs about plant-based recipes, body positivity, and family. She was inspired to go vegan after she was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and chronicles the failures and successes as she goes.

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Debbie Arnold: Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad {Foodie Friday}

Peach season in Arkansas is absolutely one of my most favorite times of the year. Yes, I love strawberries. But we can get some decent organic ones, albeit NOT the best, strawberries year round. Really nice blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are generally always available, But peaches? Not so much. Which makes me anticipate their goodness even more.

With summer winding down, the last of the tomato and peach harvests and still providing just enough fruit to make this gorgeous and tasty salad. Why not stir up a bowlful today for one last bite of summer deliciousness? READ MORE

Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle

 

McConnell’s Barbecue Sauce for Chicken

The McConnell family lived across the street from us for many years.  Joe and Anne had three children – two boys and a girl – who were near the age of Perfect Daughter.  They were great playmates.

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One year Joe decided to offer his boys a penny apiece for each sweet gum ball they would pick up out of his yard.  Now I don’t know what your experience is with sweet gum trees, but suffice it to say that while beautiful especially during  Fall, they produce millions of these prickly little seedpods that are tremendously painful when stepped upon.  I’ve busted my rear on more than one occasion just by stepping on them.  Joe figured he had found a way to entertain the boys for the day while Anne and I were out shopping and saving money.  It was a perfect plan until it wasn’t.

So what does this have to do with the very best barbecue sauce for chicken?

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Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches with Teriyaki Ginger Mayo | Julie Kohl

by Julie Kohl

I am a fan of bold flavors. The zesty combination of mayo and ginger paired with smoky grilled chicken and sweet pineapple make this grilled sandwich a tasty treat. Add in the zip of fresh sliced jalapenos and you have something amazing!

Kids are back at school and summer break may be officially over but grilling season is just getting started here in Arkansas. Our great weather makes it possible to grill out way into October and maybe even beyond. It’s a good thing, too, because you will want to make these Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches several times before the end of the season. 

Head over to Seek Adventures for the full recipe. READ MORE…

Rachel Hough: Canning Your Own Salsa

 

One way that we tend to measure our summer is through the garden. It’s never truly July until the Salsa starts cooking. This year it was a tad late for our harvest, but finally it is “Salsa Time”.

This salsa recipe is my grandmother’s and has made our salsa a family and friend favorite. Want to wow people at a gathering? Want to give an amazing gift? Want to just enjoy a salsa that is mild and full of flavor? Want to use up extra tomatoes and other goodies from your garden? This salsa is just the ticket! It does take an entire day to complete, but I promise that it is totally worth it! READ MORE

 

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Rachel writes about homesteading, gardening, farming, food, and her life in northeastern Oklahoma.  Rachel lives with her husband, 2 teenag

e daughters, 3 dogs, 30 chickens, 10 pigs, hundreds of cattle, thousands of bees, and one very cranky rabbit. When she’s hiding from all the chaos, she can be found blogging over at HoughFamilyHomestead.com.

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Debbie Arnold: Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle

Peach season in Arkansas is absolutely one of my most favorite times of the year. Yes, I love strawberries. But we can get some decent organic ones, albeit NOT the best, strawberries year round. Really nice blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are generally always available, But peaches? Not so much. Which makes me anticipate their goodness even more.

This easy, easy salad is just one of those impromptu things that came about just because…well, I had a bunch of tomatoes and several peaches that needed to be eaten. I had often made a tomato and watermelon salad and just figured tomatoes would work well with peaches as well. And they certainly did!

The amounts will vary according to what you ave on hand or on how much you need. It’s really flexible which makes it super nice, right? READ MORE

 

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Rhonda Franz: Summer Spiced Corn

As much as any cook would like to use vegetables totally fresh from the garden, the farmers market, or the grocery store—this doesn’t always happen. Life does. Once in a while, a mom gets sick (summer virus, anyone?) and things like corn on the cob lie around on the kitchen cart, until she can pull herself back together and start helping to feed people once again.
 
Because if anyone can salvage a food that’s still in good and healthy shape to be eaten, it’s a parent who has a house of hungry boys.
 
 
My summer spiced corn recipe, no joke, came from such a place. It came from sweet corn on the cob minus much of its sweet and with the shriveling process started. The scrumptious mix of kernels with cumin, chilies, chili pepper, salsa, and other ingredients came from knowing that if you can wield oven controls well enough, and know what spices go well together, one can make a masterpiece.
 
Or at least a pretty good recipe…post is on CaptainMom.net 
 
 
 
Rhonda Franz writes articles and essays for clients and to-do lists for her three lively boys. She cooks enormous batches of food and manages household operations alongside her pilot husband’s unpredictable flight schedule, using many of the adventures for writing work and website, CaptainMom.net Her Pandora radio stations include old hymns, concertos by Mozart, and Aerosmith. She hopes to soon eat, and serve, some totally fresh corn on the cob.
 
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Heather Disarro: Grilled Italian Antipasto Burgers {Foodie Friday}

Alternatively these could be called “Flavor-Punch Burgers” or “All Other Burgers Pale in Comparison Burgers.”

I don’t use those terms lightly because ever since my days of Meat Class in college I’ve been hyper aware of how delicious a perfectly salt-seasoned, well-seared piece of beef can be. Bonus points if it’s in burger form with all the fixings and sandwiched between two pieces of perfectly grilled bread.

What’s that you say? Back up and talk about Meat Class? READ MORE

 

 

Heather Disarro is a food-centric lifestyle blogger who is passionate about embracing the beauty that surrounds us in our everyday lives. She is a Texan living the expat life in central Arkansas with her husband, two sons, and two massive dogs. Heather writes her blog, Heather’s Dish, from an office filled with dust, dog fur, toys and plenty of love, grace and music. She revels in the opportunity to bring the love of cooking to the world as a way to love others well! You can also find Heather on FacebookTwitterPinterestInstagram and Google+.

Brittney Lee: Mexican Chicken Salad

I love cooking, but some nights when I get home from work, I don’t want to spend lots of time in the kitchen. Or some days when it’s really hot, the thought of standing over the stove isn’t appealing. We love sandwich night at our house because it gets dinner on the table fast, and often, it doesn’t involve any cooking.

 
 
I love chicken salads, but many of them are made with fruit, and my husband doesn’t love sweetness in his savory dishes. So I created a very savory chicken salad that he loves. Mexican chicken salad is full of juicy corn, flavorful green chilis and crispy red onions. Get the recipe here.
 

Brittney Lee is a native Arkansan with a love for bright lights and big city. She often escapes her 20-acre home south of Fort Smith to shop, eat, and catch a concert in the big city. She blogs about her life, her family, her faith, her adventures, and her country home at RazorbackBritt.com

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