Tuesday: The magnificent Rice Pot!

OK, we know now that there is no oven nor four burners in Chez Normandie du Grace so I will concentrate on some one pot or two burner recipes. This way you will not be discouraged nor sad with your accommodations!

The Magnificent Rice Pot for 3 or 4 people

1. Put 3 cups of cold water and a dash of salt into your 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add 1 1/2 cups of brown rice, return to boil then down to the lowest possible setting and cover. Cook for 30 mins - no peeking.

2.Meanwhile - chop up some veggies of your choice - I used these in the recipe shown but will add some alternates at the end. Snap peas,sweet peas,spinach, onion, carrot and green pepper.

3. After the 30 minutes has passed, open the lid quickly and place the veggies all around. Cover the veggies with a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and maybe some herbs you chose at the market.

4. On top of this you can add some slivered almonds, cubed tofu, sliced meat in strips or cubes, or some cheese bits.

Cover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Let sit for another 5 minutes and then eat!

Voila! A full meal in a pot!

Other combinations:

Fresh Peas, carrots, mushrooms and onions -- with cooked chicken and soysauce --and almonds

Artichokes, onions, mushrooms -- with cooked shrimps --- and lemon and butter

Cabbage chopped, shallots and red and green peppers -- with tofu and soy sauce

The possibilities are endless!!!