Lemon Pesto Pasta made with homemade pesto is guaranteed to be a family favorite. With a hearty pesto flavor and a delicious hint of lemon, it makes one amazing side dish! I mostly enjoy my rice steamed plain in a rice cooker with nothing added but water but sometimes, I do crave for something more…
Bourbon Baked Beans
Bourbon Baked Beans are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite summer meals. A delicious medley of sweet, smoky and savory flavors, they’re sure to be hit at any BBQ party. Guys, we’re just a month away from summer and I can’t be more excited! I may be dreading the hot weather about to come but…
15-Minute Chili
15-minute Chili has is a quick and easy dish that packs the big, bold flavors you crave but without a lot of work. It requires basic pantry ingredients and cooks up in 15 minutes! My friends, let me tell you how amazingly quick and easy this 15-minute chili recipe is. I was in the midst…
Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry
Asparagus and Cashew Stir-fry is a delicious vegan meal made of tender-crisp asparagus and crunchy cashews served over nutty brown rice. Eating healthy has never tasted this good! If you’ve visited Onion Rings and Things (thank you!) often enough the past few years, you know I am all about bacon and cream cheese and deep-fried chicken…
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Southwestern Quinoa Salad is a side dish made of quinoa grains, black beans, corn, bell peppers and lime dressing. Bursting with southwestern flavors, it’s delicious as it’s nutritious. I have to admit, this is the very first time I’ve ever tried quinoa. Before today, I didn’t even know how to pronounce the darn seed. I…
15-Bean Soup with Ham
15-Bean Soup with Ham made with assorted beans, diced tomatoes, and smoky ham. Kicked up with Cajun seasonings, it’s thick, hearty, delicious and the perfect use for your leftover ham! I am not a big fan of ham but when the holidays roll in, I make sure I cook up the largest one I can…
Charro Beans
Charro Bean cooked with bacon, chorizo, tomatoes and chili peppers for a delicious accompaniment to your favorite Mexican entrees. They’re hearty enough to be enjoyed on their own with warm tortillas and the recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd! Hello, everyone! How was your Labor day weekend? I hope you had a…
Spanish Rice
A quick and easy Mexican side dish, this Spanish rice pulls together in no time and with basic ingredients. Chock-full of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, cilantro and lime juice, it’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican entrees! Hello, my favorite people. How’s your week going so far? Can you believe it’s Thursday already and…
Rice Vermicelli Pilaf (Rice-A-Roni San Francisco Treat Copycat)
Rice Vermicelli Pilaf is the homemade version of your favorite Rice-A-Roni San Francisco Treat box! Made from scratch and fresh ingredients, it’s healthier and tastes a whole lot better! Rice vermicelli pilaf is one of the many rice dishes we keep on regular rotation at home. The packaged kind (Rice-a-Roni, anyone?) was my quick route to…
How to Make the Perfect Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice is the perfect one pot meal when you’re craving Asian flavors. Chock full of succulent shrimp, veggies, and eggs, it’s hearty and delicious. Plus helpful tips on how to make it perfectly anytime, every time! G and I sat down together at the beginning of January and went over our typical monthly…
Mexican Rice Pudding
Mexican Rice Pudding or Arroz con Leche is a delicious, gluten-free treat made of rice, milk, cinnamon and raisins. Delicious as dessert and as anytime snack! Rice is an integral ingredient in the Filipino food culture, a staple in my family’s everyday meals. Not only do these pearly grains serve as a trusty side dish to…