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Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Peanut Board. All opinions are entirely my own. Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Dip is one outstanding sweet treat for all ages. It requires just a bit of your time to make it read more

Simple Halibut Burger

Simple Halibut Burger

Simple Halibut Burger Recipe is a must-try. I believe that this is one of the best burgers I have ever made. It is so juicy, tasty and just enchanting. My kids had these as a traditional burger in a bun, with pickles, tomato, and condiments. read more

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce is a family favorite summer side dish. It goes well with grilled food, but you can just eat it as it is. I grew up enjoying rice with peppers and tomato sauce.

That being said, I loved mopping the sauce from peppers, onion, and tomatoes. That was my personal summer favorite dish. I got to mention, just like both of my boys, I was not a big fan of cooked, chunky veggies when I was a kid. Even now I won’t eat it, but dipping a piece of bread in this dish was most certainly always loved.

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Also, this dish is loved at The Balkan Peninsula, located in southeastern Europe. Peppers, onion, and tomatoes in tomato sauce would be called Satars (Sa-ta-rash), mix the rice in and most likely you will find it under the name đuveč (juw-vech).

Some people even add ground meat in the mixture, but I like it just the way it is. Although adding sauteed ground beef is absolutely amazing as well. It would taste like a deconstructed stuffed pepper.

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Now, I used yellow rice just because I love the flavor, however, you can use any rice that you have on hand. There is no right or wrong here. Use what you like, or have in your fridge or pantry.

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

If you do not like yellow pepper use orange or use just one kind. Ideally, you want to use at least two kinds of peppers; for the festive color but also for the taste, but you do not have to.

This is summer comfort food to me, but you can use frozen onion and peppers as well as, and cook this easy and tasty side dish all year round.

Just to lay this out there that frozen produce is just as good as fresh. Perhaps even better unless you are buying organic and locally grown.

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I had some backlash for using frozen peas in my recipes so I just want to clarify some things. Frozen fruits and veggies are picked at their peak, but if you buy, for example, Georgia peach in California, that peach won’t be fresh for sure.

Lastly, you can freeze your own produce and use it later. I do that most of the time, especially if I pick blueberries or but peppers from our local farmer. Nonetheless, sometimes it is just convenient to get it from the store when we need it.

If you try Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce recipe or any other recipe from my blog, please tag me. @sandraseasycooking #sandraseasycooking

Yield: Serves 6

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce

Yellow Rice with Peppers and Tomato Sauce is a family favorite summer side dish. It goes well with grilled food, but you can just eat it as it is. Easy, simple and delicious recipe!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium size, sliced (6 oz/178g)
  • 3 Bell peppers, red, green, yellow (10oz-12oz/250g-300g, each)
  • 1 ripe Tomato, diced (10 oz/280g)
  • 15 oz can Tomato Sauce (425g), preferably unsalted
  • Salt and Ground black paper to taste
  • Herbs such as dried parsley, oregano, etc.
  • 1 pack Yellow rice (5oz/ 142g)
  • Fresh parsley or garnish, or dried

Instructions

  1. Prep rice first by following the direction on the back; add water and oil to gently start rolling or boiling, then add rice and stir well. Turn the heat to simmer or low and let it cook until tender. I do not wait full 20 minutes, I take it off after 15 minutes, mix well, cover with a fitted lid and allow my rice to steam.
  2. Sauté onion in oil for a minute or two at the medium-HIGH heat. Meanwhile, dice peppers and tomato.
  3. Add diced or sliced peppers first, mix and allow it to cook for 5 minutes then add diced tomato; stir well and season with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper as well as a good pinch of dried herbs, let t cook for about 10 to 12 minutes or until everything starts getting softer and cooked through.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, stir, cover with the lid and turn the heat down to medium-LOW. Allow the flavors to marry for 5 minutes. Just stir when needed so it does not burn.
  5. After 5 minutes add in prepared rice, stir well to coat it. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes just to complete this dish.
  6. Taste to see if you need to add more salt or pepper. Some people like crushed red peppers. Garnish with some dried herbs or freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

You may keep it in the fridge for 3 days for the best taste just make sure to heat it before eating.
You may use any peppers; red, green, yellow, orange. Preferably it is the best to use a couple of different peppers for the best color and taste, but you can use two or even one-color of the pepper.

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Crispy Mediterranean Tuna Pizza

Crispy Mediterranean Tuna Pizza

A simple, flavorful recipe with a Mediterranean soul- Crispy Mediterranean Tuna Pizza.

There’s something quietly magical about a recipe that doesn’t ask for much, yet delivers so much in return. This Crispy Mediterranean Tuna Pizza is one of those meals—a timeless classic with a gentle twist. Quick to make, comforting, and endlessly customizable, it’s a dish you’ll find yourself returning to, season after season.

Caramelized Onion Tart

Caramelized Onion Tart

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Minerva Dairy. All opinions are entirely my own. If you want to churn your recipe up to the next level, I encourage you to use Minerva tasty butter to make my Caramelized Onion Tart. read more

Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

I hope you guys will enjoy my Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes.

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I gathered some of my favorite breakfast and brunch recipe ideas and made this tasty roundup.

I hope you guys find my Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes helpful.

Perhaps make something from Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes list. If you do make it, please tag me on Instagram @sandraseasycooking so I can see your delicious creation. Thank you in advance!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you incredible, creative, smart, beautiful and sexy mamas.

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

SIMPLE CREPES

My family loves crepes, sweet or savory, even though we are more sweet tooth peeps. I try not to make them often simply because I cannot resist eating a few before they even end up on the table. I’m not joking.

We eat it with Nutella, jam, or maple syrup. Sometimes, I would mix crushed walnuts and sugar, or honey and use that as a spread. It makes a wonderful snack, breakfast, or even dessert. Read more

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

COLD BREW COFFEE

Do you like Cold Brew? Are you buying it all the time? Well, I got to tell you that I stopped buying coffee altogether in the coffee shops unless I am meeting a friend.

I do not see a point at all when I can make coffee just the way I like it. Plus, I save a few bucks along the way.

I love a strong, dark roast coffee so sometimes I really cannot get that taste especially if I get it in the most popular cafes. Read More…

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

SCALLION-MUSHROOM FRITTATA

This is one of my go-to breakfast, especially when the kids are going to school. PBJ sandwiches or cereals just don’t cut it anymore.

With that being said, this kind of breakfast is perfect to wake them up and prepare for a long school day.

Don’t you just love frittatas? They are so easy and versatile, and my family absolutely loves them. Read more…

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

CLASSIC PANCAKE RECIPE

Easy and delicious Classic pancakes for breakfast, brunch or any time you crave them.

Warm, buttery and sweet smell flow through the air as hot pancakes are lifted from the pan. Butter is slowly sliding down the pancakes, leaving a light yellow trail behind it.

The coolness of the syrup and heat of the classic pancake complimented one another perfectly and simply served to bring out the subtle flavor of the pancake itself. Read more

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

JAVA CHAI LATTE

A cup of Java Chai Latte seemed appropriate for the relaxing afternoon break that was really needed. 

I enjoy this one often and sometimes as a coffee replacement. It tastes just so amazingly delicious. Read more…

Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

EASY BREAKFAST STRATA

The wonderful world of casseroles. They are not only tasty, beautiful, nor easy to make, they are so versatile as well. 

This golden deliciousness, Breakfast Strata was so simple to make and we all enjoy it very much. I make this often over the weekend.

Sometimes it’s without any bread which makes it more like crustless quiche or frittata, and sometimes I add leftover biscuits from dinner before. Read more…

BRUNCH BAGEL SANDWICH – EGG, BACON, CHEESE, AVOCADO, AND LETTUCE

There are many ways to jazz up your bagel sandwich and I believe that this is one of them. I love pian and simple cream cheese bagel, just like my whole family.

We also have a love affair with lox and cream cheese bagel, but if you agree with me, this is one amazing idea, as well. Read more…

Mini Frittata Cups

MINI MEATLESS FRITTATA CUPS

Mini Meatless Frittatas are light and extremely. It is important to me that these mini frittata cups fill you up with nutrition, healthy fats, and proteins. Oh, also just to mention that it’s an easy, warm and comforting breakfast.

I added a few extra ingredients as I like my frittata bit richer. I am so glad that I did because these are so delicious. Read more…

Matcha Green Tea Latte

MATCHA (GREEN TEA) LATTE

Every so often you indeed need a break to sit down and positively enjoy a delicate cup of Matcha Latte.

It is every mother’s dream, especially on Mother’s Day!

This creative recipe is super easy and you don’t require any particular equipment. Although if you have them fancy latte machines then you may make your own froth using it. Read more…

Sweet Potato Pancakes - gluten free

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES (GLUTEN FREE)

These are gluten-free, but you can make them with regular all-purpose flour. Also, they are packed with protein, healthy even with all the organic sugar that I added.

I know those sweet potatoes are sweet already, but they need a bit more sugar to make your day start beautifully! Read more…

Potatoes and Eggs Skillet

POTATOES AND EGGS SKILLET

I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Sometimes, I would simply add Italian sausage and cheese, but this time I kept it meatless and pretty simple.

There is something when you combine potatoes, peppers, and onion. The almost instant flavor is created when you cook it together. Read more

Almond Milk Matcha Moringa Iced Latte

ALMOND MILK MATCHA-MORINGA ICED LATTE

Do you like Matcha? I just love Matcha Lattes, cold or hot. Well, I wanted to post this recipe for a long time.

I know what you are thinking, “that’s totally unnecessary”, but I just couldn’t help myself. Sometimes I get stuff just for those purposes.

My shelves are filled with unnecessary props, but again, I can’t help myself. It’s my job and I never know what I will need.  Read more…

Almond Joy Waffles

ALMOND JOY WAFFLES

Waffles are such a simple and quick, yet delightful treat to make. I absolutely love using coconut butter or oil because it is healthy as well as delicious, but also it enchants the flavor and aroma. Read more…

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SPICY CHICKPEAS

AVOCADO TOAST WITH SPICY CHICKPEAS

I call this a perfect Avo Toast! Avocado toast is so popular these days and so versatile. You can make them vegetarian or vegan, or add bacon, chicken, eggs, etc.

I also love using different types of bread for my Avo toast. It all depends on what I got in my kitchen or what I crave at that moment?! Read more…

RED ROOIBOS ICED TEA

RED ROOIBOS ICED TEA

Rooibos tea is rich in many minerals as well as easy to prepare and refreshing recipe. It is truly delicious.

We enjoy it all year round, hot and cold. Read more…