COLESLAW

coleslaw is a tricky thing...and most of the time i don't like it but i finally found a recipe that i like! here we go:

(ps-this makes a LOT of coleslaw)

1/3 red cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, grated
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 c. mayonnaise (I used my new favorite earth balance vegan mayo)
1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp. wine vinegar
2/3 tsp. dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

just toss it all together and that's it!

SPANISH RICE

yet another horrible picture/great recipe post. I also just realized, while typing this, that I forgot to add cilantro to it at the end. that would have made it better! imagine this picture of rice with cilantro!

also...i served it with some guacamole and some greek yogurt and it was very tasty :)

1 onion, finely diced
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles with juice
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 c. salsa
1 1/2 c. vegetable broth
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 c. long-grain rice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

preheat oven to 350.

Heat the oil in a saute pan over med-high heat. Add onions and cook until they are beginning to brown. At this point, add your green chiles and your cumin. Stir it all together well and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the salsa, broth, and lime juice and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rice.

Pour this mixture into a casserole dish, cover it with aluminum foil, and bake for 40 minutes.

Stir it really well before serving and top with cilantro!