• 3 parts liquid to 1 part rice
    Cooking Rice : White Rice takes less time to cook so check after 20 mins Before cooking Wash 3 times taking a couple of sec. each soak.
    red Rice : before you cook the rice, you put a little olive oil in skillet and toast rice just until you get a wiff of nut smell then cook rice
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • ribs of celery 1/4 " slices
  • lg green pepper diced
  • diced tomato fresh or canned
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground cumin
  • paprika
  • sausage 1/4 " thick
  • Andouille sausage or spicy
  • olive oil /or butter
  • green onions sliced thinly
  • rice red or brown
  • chicken stock
  • prawns
  • okra
You might need to buy:
  • beef broth
  • butter
  • medium sliced onions
  • Worcestershire
  • black pepper
  • dried thyme
  • French bread cubes
  • shredded mozzarella
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This could be considered Vegetarian or you could serve with some store-bought rotisserie chicken. Doesn’t really need any meat…so very good.

You might need to buy:
  • sliced fresh mushrooms
  • cracked black pepper
  • ground white pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • minced garlic
  • water
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • Crushed red pepper and Sriracha for serving.

Haven’t tried.

You might need to buy:
  • heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • all-purpose flour
  • chicken broth
  • tomato paste
  • unsalted butter
  • Little pinch of cayenne pepper
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ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • juice from 1-2 limes
  • dried oregano
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • water
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • black beans
  • corn
  • chicken stock or broth
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This is really good.

You might need to buy:
  • uncooked wild rice blend*
  • chicken broth
  • boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • flour
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • lemon zest

Haven’t tried.

You might need to buy:
  • Sour cream
  • chopped fresh dill
  • Garnish:
  • -
  • honey
  • red wine vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • beets
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Very Good! Quick, Easy!
I didn’t think this had enough “color” or taste so I added an additional 6 to 8 ounce can of V8 juice (already listed in ingredients).

You might need to buy:
  • water
  • dry Hidden Valley Ranch "DIP" mix
  • dry taco seasoning mix
  • V8 juice
  • garlic diced
  • ground beef

Haven’t tried.
This ultra rich soup is perhaps Lewis’s most famous dish. It makes an exquisite first course. Keep portions small.

You might need to buy:
  • milk
  • dry or sweet sherry
  • Optional garnish: finely chopped
  • parsley
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Haven’t tried, but Pam is a good cook.
This is made entirely in the microwave for convenience…but it could be made on stove top.

You might need to buy:
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic
  • butter
  • onion finely chopped or shredded
  • celery finely chopped
  • chicken broth OR 1 can chicken broth and the empty can filled with beer
  • cream of celery soup
  • cheddar cheese soup