Rice/Pilav Archives - In The Kitchen With April

June 7, 2017

Electric Pressure Cooker Fenugreek Chicken and Rice

Electric Pressure Cooker Fenugreek Chicken and Rice My good friend Esat had requested that I post some recipes with Fenugreek so I came up with this recipe for Electric Pressure Cooker Fenugreek Chicken and Rice. If you look at the recipe, also notice that I put a note for stovetop cooking of the recipe. He probably wanted some recipes using fresh Fenugreek but unfortunately, it is not available where I live. Since I could not find it in any local grocery...

January 28, 2015

April’s Alabama Beans and Rice

The final recipe of the series Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love series is April’s Alabama Beans and Rice. This dish is so full of flavor that you can almost taste if from the front porch! The mixture of onions, peppers and celery smell heavenly as the meaty bean mixture bubbles away in your kitchen. Another alternative you could do with this recipe is prepare the recipe to step 6 below then place in a slow cooker for about...

January 27, 2015

Stuffed Cabbage (Lahana Dolmasi)

Stuffed Cabbage (Lahana Dolmasi) Stuffed Cabbage (Lahana Dolmasi) is a delicious meal that will not break the bank. If you read my post on Sunday, Budget Friendly Meals the Whole Family Will Love, you know that I am doing a series of several recipes for around 30 bucks. Of course I am using things from my stocked pantry and fridge like spices, flours, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Things that I normally have on hand in my kitchen. One of the...

May 23, 2014

Vermicelli Rice with Broccoli, Chickpeas and Jalapeno

I am a meat eater and probably always will be but sometimes a meatless meal that is not so heavy seems like a great idea. It has been really hot the last several days in Alabama so my goal was to whip up something quick and easy that would not heat up the whole house. After a quick look through my cabinets and fridge, I came up with this delicious dish that I think you will enjoy. The addition...

April 28, 2014

Gelik Pilav

As you all know, I love cooking foods that I think my daughter, Stella will love. She has been on a kick where she really does not like to eat a lot of meat anymore. With this in mind, I started thinking about making a rice dish with a side salad for dinner. For some reason, what popped into my head was this rice we used to order at one of my favorite restaurants in Istanbul called Gelik. It...

May 15, 2013

Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs

Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs is a dish that is simple to make as well as delicious. Of course as always, we like to drizzle on a little Garlic Yogurt. You could also serve this with a nice Shepherd’s Salad and a cold glass of Ayran. Hope you enjoy the recipe! Afiyet Olsun! Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs Save Print Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs Author: April Ozbilgin Recipe...

March 1, 2013

Leftover Chicken, Chickpea & Brocolli Pilaf

Who says leftovers have to be boring? Some of my best recipes have come about by cleaning out my fridge. Tonight is no different. I made some amazing rice with Chickpeas, Chicken, Broccoli and Peppers. Hope you will try it and of course you don’t have to wait till you have leftovers to make it. You could just as well cook the chickpeas, chicken and broccoli before you start the recipe. It is about a 25 minute dish if...

February 20, 2013

Saffron Rice

I would first like to apologize for my lack of posts over the weekend. I made an unplanned trip out-of-town and have just gotten back into the swing of things. I will be posting two recipes today. One for my Saffron Rice and one for Crock Pot Chicken Thighs. First, let me tell you a little about saffron. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices used today. Because it comes from the dried stigma of the Saffron...

January 20, 2013

Vermicelli Rice or Sehriyeli Pilav

Vermicelli Rice or Sehriyeli Pilav is a versatile rice dish that can change your dish from drab to dazzling. Don’t get me wrong, I love plain rice but add in some toasted vermicelli and cook it with beef or chicken broth and the flavor meter goes up . . . way up. The vermicelli not only gives the dish a great texture, it looks amazing. It is an easy way to look like you spent a lot of time...

January 11, 2013

One of my favorite Turkish comfort foods – Kiymali Ispanak (Spinach with ground beef)

Kiymali Ispanak is one of my favorite Turkish comfort foods. I made it often after my weekly trip to the pazar (bazaar) because I would want to use my fresh spinach right away. It warms my belly and my heart each time I make it. Memories of the rows and rows of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses and olives come back to me like they were just yesterday. I can’t believe it has been fifteen years since I have been back...

January 4, 2013

Perfect Rice Every Time

I have been cooking perfect rice for over 20 years and I must give credit where it is due. Sevim Ozbilgin, who was my mother-in-law at the time, taught me how to make perfect rice. It is always fluffy and delicious every time. I am giving you the recipe below for plain rice but you can take this simple technique and make countless versions. I will give you some ideas for variations in upcoming posts. Perfect Rice Every Time ...