COOKING ON A "QUARTER" - Episode ONE
Channel: TheTrueRae Smile
Date: 2013-10-19

My very first cooking video~~ "grin" Hope you enjoy!
RECIPE BELOW - Feeds seven in our home!
I had to sit during the filming of this video because I was showing off for the children and hurt my back. Yes, I sure did. Had a very sleepless night and am walking very slowly and with a slight crookedness!! I Normally stand and walk while cooking!!!

I must remember that at the age of sixty, I can not do gymnastics like I did at seventeen!! ROFL.... Sure did make the children laugh though, so it was well worth it!!

RECIPE
1/4 CUP of VEGETABLE OIL (do not use Olive oil for this)
2-4 cups of UNCOOKED White or Brown Rice
Fry on Medium heat turning constantly until Rice turns white with a few golden Rice Grains
ADD:
1/4 cup EACH of ANY dried vegetables or Fresh vegetables that you want in your dish.

Add your seasonings and stir in. I added pepper, dried garlic, parsley.
OPTIONAL - One small can of tomatoes, Fire roasted, stewed or plain... ANY STYLE
Add: 3 1/4 - 6 1/4 cups of water. (Just enough water to fully cover the rice and vegetables and above about 1/4 inch)
1-2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste - 

To this mixture you can now add 1/2 to 1 cup of any diced meat, or just go Veggie.
ADD: any Bouillon such as Beef, Chicken, Tomato (I used) or Vegetable.

TEST FOR SALT and add now.... Bring to a light BOIL... Turn heat to lowest setting and let simmer COVERED until you see no new condensation forming on lid. OR approximately 15- 20 minutes.

This recipe can be converted into any style of rice dish. Mexican, Oriental, Greek, and or Italian just by changing your seasonings!! 

I Hope you all enjoy this. It is one of those dishes that can be your main dish or can be a side dish to any Meat you serve.

Big Hugs and Much Love,~ Rae