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Discovering the Subtle Flavor of Forbidden Rice
The folks at Lotus Foods recently sent a few samples of their exotic rice. The company specializes in handcrafted rice from small family farms in remote areas of the world, and it has marketed several heirloom rice varieties that may otherwise have become extinct. It also works closely with the small family farms in order to provide them with an "honorable living."
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Fast & Easy Dinner: Black Beans and Rice
Rice and beans are a delicious classic food combination. Chock full of vegetables, this recipe highlights the flavor of black beans. A pinch of cumin adds smokiness and a splash of red wine vinegar provides a tang.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken, Rice, and Black-Bean Salad
Who says chicken salad has to involve globs of mayonnaise and chopped celery? This recipe gives the classic salad a Southwestern-style twist.
Cooked shredded chicken is tossed with rice, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and green onions.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
During the busy work week, it's easy to get caught in a cooking rut. If your meals have become monotonous, consider making this ham and pineapple rice dish.
Far from dull, the fresh flavors of sweet pineapple and spicy jalapeño are combined to make one incredibly exciting dinner.
India Chain Claims to Be Home to Longest Ever Dosa
To be filed right next to New Delhi's record for the world's largest biryani: Sankalp, a restaurant chain based in the city of Ahmedabad, India, claims to have made the world's longest dosa.
The mammoth dosa — a crepelike South Indian specialty made from rice and black lentils — was created last Wednesday and measured in at 32 feet and 5 inches long, taking less than 40 minutes to put together. To make the behemoth, a team of 16 chefs practiced for 10 days, working to achieve the correct length by maintaining a steady temperature across the entire dosa, while handling a tawa, or hot plate, that was 35 feet long.
Savory Sight: Finnish Delights
Be it Eritrean cooking or Colombian cuisine, I'm obsessed with trying new foods from around the world. I'm sad to say I haven't made it to any Scandinavian countries yet — but thanks to FinnLover, I'm dying to go now. During a recent trip to visit her husband's family in Finland, she ate her way through a number of Finnish specialties, like Ruisleipä, or black rye bread, shown above.
Yummy Links: From Epi's iPhone App to Swine Flu Cocktails
- Epicurious' just-launched free iPhone application makes me want to trade in my BlackBerry. — Epicurious
- Roasted beef tenderloin and cheesy baked rice is the perfect Kentucky Derby meal. — Chow
- Lavish restaurant openings have been replaced with low-key charity events.
Trend Alert: Healthier Snack Chips
When Oprah declared that she would stop eating organic blue corn tortilla chips in favor of sweet potato chips, little did she know that the food industry was one step ahead of her. Healthier, alternative snack chips were a huge trend at last weekend's Fancy Foods Show. With names like Corazonas and Yuka, these chips have South American roots.
Monday's Leftovers: Black Bean Croquettes With Salsa
So you've got leftover legumes in the pantry. Don't pigeonhole canned beans by turning to the same staples, like chili, tacos, or beans and rice; instead, venture out of your realm to try another low-maintenance dish, like these black bean croquettes, topped with zesty salsa fresca.
Not only are they a nice break from the monotony of Winter stews, but they're also healthful and inexpensive to prepare.
You've Seen the Pics, Now See the Menu
The Oscars are just around the corner — fill in your ballot for a chance to win fab prizes! — and last week I tempted you guys with photos from the Governors Ball preview However, I didn't give a full rundown on what was going to be served. If you were wondering what was pictured in the sea of tastiness, get prepared.
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