rice Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Sweet Potato Curry

June 19, 2020January 25, 2021 curry, homemade, meatfree, plantbased, rice, sweetpotato, vegetarian

A few months ago, I came to the not-so-shocking revelation that I eat too much meat. I'm an animal lover, I care about the environment, and there is ample evidence that excess meat consumption is causing lots of issues in the world today, so while I don't feel the ability... Read More

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Red Beans and Rice II

June 16, 2016October 2, 2016 beans, pork, rice

I buy groceries with absolutely the best intentions. I had bought an andouille sausage over the weekend with plans to do a low country boil, but as is life, those plans changed. So this morning as I looked through my fridge, I found that well-intentioned andouille and realized I could... Read More

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Red Beans and Rice

September 5, 2013September 1, 2016 beans, Mains, pork, rice

Recently, while out doing my grocery shopping, I came across gorgeous andouille sausage and had to have it. I bought a link (7 oz, so it was pretty ample) but by the time I got home, I wasn't sure what to make. Andouille screams Creole or Cajun food, neither of... Read More

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Chorizo Challenge and Updated Paella Recipe

May 21, 2013September 1, 2016 charcuterie, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

The entire reason I started dry curing sausage with a Spanish Chorizo recipe was simple. I love paella. I plan on making and eating lots of paella. And while I have a brand of Spanigh Chorizo I like, I wanted to make this dish even more my own, and use... Read More

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Chicken Fried Rice

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains, rice

My mother is Filipino, and fried rice is a dish I grew up with. Most restaurants make super oily, heavy, fried rice, while us Filipinos make a savory, hearty rice dish that doesn't make you feel like you've eaten an oil slick. This recipe is a play on what my... Read More

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Making Paella at Home

February 16, 2013January 11, 2017 chicken, chorizo, Mains, paella, rice

I had heard that paella was a difficult thing to make. While I enjoy tapas, I can't say that I have any great understanding of, or experience with, Spanish food. I know I like Spanish cheeses (Manchego is one of my faves) and Spanish wine. I know I love Serrano... Read More