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Lots of easy rice proves to be twice as nice
Published October 28, 2009
The first part of this column is all about clearing up some stuff about some recipes that ran recently. The Rice for a Crowd ran correctly in one paper and incorrectly in another paper. Those newspaper gremlins just can’t leave well enough alone, it seems.
So here is the correction, or clarification, for you.
Easy Rice For A Crowd
Spray a large (approximately 13- by 20- by 4-inch) disposable pan with nonstick spray.
Add the following: 8 cups rice — chef swears by Zatarain’s rice which is readily available in his part of the country (Louisiana), but says you can use any good quality rice — 113/4 cups water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for one and one half (11/2 hours.) Stir and serve!
Fay Burke sent in this recipe while visiting Louisiana, and the folks who have made it here have sent in nothing but raves about EASY this recipe for a crowd is. They also swear that is the way they will always make rice for a large gathering.
One down, one to go. The next one involves a question about the Millionaire Pound Cake. Of course, we’ll start with the question, then you will surely want to read on for the end result.
Pay close attention to the opening sentence; you don’t think I would pass up a chance for you to read this very important information, do you?
Dear Gin,
You have without a doubt added so much joy to my Sundays and Wednesdays with the wonderful recipes and good information from you in the Lake Charles American Press. I love to cook and bake, and I try most of the new recipes.
I want to try the Millionaire Pound Cake, but hesitate since there is no leavening listed. Would it be too much trouble for you to let me know if the recipe is complete before I maybe waste these good ingredients?
Have a wonderful and blessed day, and thank you for just being you.
Glo Lester
I did my job and found out that the recipe was correct as printed, and to go ahead on and whip up this cake.
Now here is what she wrote back.
Hi Gin,
Thanks so much for answering my question about the Millionaire Pound Cake. I baked it yesterday and it is already half eaten. Of course, I shared it. The cake is simply delicious, and so smooth it almost slides off the plate. I had to bake it in my largest angel food pan, and it just barely fit in my cake saver with domed top.
The lemon and sugar topping is just right. The cake can also be eaten with fresh fruit, ice cream, Cool Whip, etc. Again, thank you so much for everything you write.
Glo Lester
Glo,
If I had any sense I would rerun the recipe, but since I don’t I’ll wait and see how many people want the recipe that they let get away … by accident, or it better be.
You talked me right into making it. My little Eskimo, Cheryl, will be here when you read this and I will probably need the sugar to get the energy I’ll need to try and halfway keep up with her.
I am packing up dishes, and everything that you can imagine that goes with setting a table and am going to turn her loose getting it all organized for me. Of course, she will be cracking the whip and I’ll be doing what she tells me. She does things the right way (gets it from her dad), while I have a tendency to say, “perfection doesn’t work for me.”
Daughter Terrie in Kingwood will try that old, “I just got my nails done, so what can I do” trick when she comes to join in the gaiety. NO … I didn’t forget they are the prettiest girls in Texas and Alaska! And NO … I don’t think Terrie getting her nails done has anything to do with helping moving! It’s just one of those timing things.
Oh, did I mention I have this piece of swampland to sell (cheap) that will one day be very valuable?
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Hi Gin,
From time to time you run diabetic recipes, and I wonder if you have a recipe for a Diabetic Pecan Pie. With Christmas coming up, I would like to make a pecan pie for my diabetic son-in-law. And I’ll bet many others would like the recipe also.
Anyway, please ask the readers if they can help. I’ll be watching for it. (Hopefully). Thanks and an early happy holiday wish.
Pauline
Pauline,
We will be getting one. My favorite whiner, Mack Gafford, has one I know! And a happy holiday to you, too! It will be over soon, it will be over soon.
I’m sorry, that sounded like I’m not looking forward to the busy holiday season. Who wouldn’t love fighting the traffic, trying to buy something for someone who doesn’t need anything, waiting till the last minute so you can mingle with the hordes, then with back already breaking sit on the floor wrapping presents frantically just to discover you forgot what was in the package and who it was to?
I’m tellin’ ya’, I’m already laughing with the joy of it all.
If you have recipes or tips to share, or a request, send to Conversations with Gin, P.O. Box 334, Clute, TX 77531, or e-mail ginscolumn(at)hotmail.com.
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