Elswets Deluxe Spanish Rice Food

ELSWET'S ROSEMARY RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a medium-sized sauce pan that has a lid.
• Add the rosemary, garlic, and red pepper.
• Then cook the green onions and parsley until soft- 2-3 minutes.
• Add rice, and salt, and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken broth and let rice cook on low heat until liquid is absorbed- 15-17 minutes.
• Add one cup of HOT water, add the gumbo filé [or sassafras leaves] and continue to cook until rice is done.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar and serve hot.

ELSWET'S QUICK, EASY, & DELICIOUS DIABETIC IRISH SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Cream together the sugar and butter, adding sugar in slowly. Sift in the flour slowly, mixing as you add.
• Turn out onto a LIGHTLY floured board, and knead until thoroughly mixed, approximately 12-15 times.
• Roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut and place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F Allow to cool on baking sheet, placed on baking rack.

ELSWET'S JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Deposit the loose tea into a tea ball and drop into the 1/4 cup hot water and let steep.
• Pour 5 cups cold water to a 2 quart pot, add 1 teaspoon salt and rice, and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and cook until done; approximately 20 minutes.
• When fully cooked, drain rice and deposit into a large bowl.
• Add margarine, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring well to mix.
• Remove tea ball from 1/4 cup jasmine tea and set aside; pour tea over rice and stir well to mix.
• Serve and enjoy!

ELSWET'S JAMBALAYA RICE

Steps:

• JAMBALAYA RICE -- In a fairly large pot, cook your sausage over medium heat. When done, remove to draining plate, and set aside.
• Into the sausage oil, toss the garlic, onions, peppers, and celery and saute until opaque [about half translucent, or half done].
• Add in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, peppers, other spices, balsamic vinegar and stir until fully blended, add the sausage and stir again. Continue to cook over a low heat while you prepare the cheese sauce.
• CHEESY ROUX -- Over a low-medium heat, melt diced cheese with the milk and the gumbo file', stirring slowly and continually, until cheese and milk are creamy.
• Pour over Jambalaya and stir until blended. Serve hot. Goes great with cheesy biscuits. It also serves well as a side dish with any seafood, or as a main dish using seafood [shrimp, clam, oysters, fish, etc] or small cut bite size chicken in place of the sausage!

ELSWET'S BAKED SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Wash, drain, and dry the rice thoroughly. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan and cook the rice, stirring constantly, until it is a golden brown.
• Add the onion, pepper, and garlic, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a casserole. Heat the tomatoes with the seasonings in frying pan and pour over the rice, mixing well in the casserole.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do NOT stir while baking!
• If the liquid cooks away before the rice is tender, add a few teaspoons of hot water to moisten. There should be no excessive liquid.