Garlic Bread
Make a paste of a combo of oil or melted butter and shortening or softened butter, add garlic that has been grated on a fine microplane, and garlic powder (and/or garlic granules) that has been "bloomed" in a small amount of water. Onion powder and a small amount of cayenne are optional. Toast bread in foil in a 450 oven.
Fall Rice Pilaf
Cook 1 cup of a mix of brown and wild rice in broth (turkey or chicken
works well). Saute 1 sliced large leek, several diced ribs of celery,
about 1/3 cup of diced parsnip, about a 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, a
generous amount of rubbed sage, and chopped chestnuts if you can eat
them. Let cook for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Greek Lemon Rice
2 cups rice (basmati or jasmine work well)
4 cups stock
Juice of 1 lemon
2 large sprigs fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring ingredients to a boil, then simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
