Category Archives: Starch (potatoes, rice, pasta)

Sunday Dinner

Posted on October 31, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Tonight we are taking advantage of a late season warm night, and barbecuing. We had a pork tenderloin in the fridge; we have marinated it for a couple of hours in some left-over pork rub. The plan is as follows: … Continue reading →

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Uncle Clive’s Unhealthy Potatoes

Posted on October 28, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This recipe comes from my Uncle Clive in England (where all the world’s Clives live). I am repeating it below word for word, as he sent it to me: Please forgive if any of the below is stating the bleedin’obvious… … Continue reading →

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Rice

Posted on September 22, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Each rice (Basmati, Uncle Ben’s, Hi Node…), in its final form, is defined by its water to rice ratio. The sticky Chinese rice has very little water- one and a quarter cups of water to one cup of rice; at … Continue reading →

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Czech Mashed Potatoes

Posted on September 15, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

The Czech’s are good with a potato.  This simple recipe is a pleasant complement for an infinite list of meals. Peel 4- 5 medium potatoes, preferably Yukon gold, or russet Rinse and quarter, rinse well again (to remove excess starch) … Continue reading →

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