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TESTED & PERFECTED INDIAN SPICED RICE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?4 cup sliced green onion 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine 1 1?3 cups long grain rice 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?2 teaspoon garam masala 1?8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 2 2?3 cups water DIRECTIONS Cook green onion in butter in a saucepan until tender but not brown. Stir in rice, salt garam masala, red pepper and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes; do not lift lid. Remove saucepan from heat. Let stand covered for 10 minutes. To freeze: Place prepared rice in freezer bag. Seal, pushing out as much air as possible, label and freeze. To serve: Thaw in fridge. Place in baking dish and add 1 T.water for each cup of rice. Stir and reheat at 300 degrees for 35-40 minutes. by: Karen From Colorado

TESTED & PERFECTED INDIAN MASALA CHAI Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 4 whole cloves 2 cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 3 cups water 1?4 teaspoon ground ginger 1?8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1?2 cup milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons black tea (decaf is best) DIRECTIONS In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon, or use a coffee grinder. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups. Enjoy! by: Sharon123

This easy INDIAN CUCUMBER SALAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 3 medium cucumbers 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1?4 - 1?2 teaspoon sugar, to taste 1?2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin, to taste 1?2 - 1 tablespoon chopped mint DIRECTIONS Peel cucumbers; slice in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Dice the cucumbers and place in a bowl. Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, cumin and mint. Pour over cucumbers and toss to coat. by: Parsley

Try easy INCREDIBLY COOL AND REFRESHING MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix 4 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip or store brand) 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan (I use a pyrex baking pan so I can serve the cake right in the pan). In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and ONE can of oranges with juice. Mix by hand or with mixer until smooth (you will still see bits of oranges). Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until thin steak knife inserted in center come out clean. Allow to cool completely on rack. In a large bowl, mix whipped topping, the other can of mandarin oranges with juice and dry pudding mix until well combined and smooth. Spr

How to Make INCREDIBLE GRILL CHEESE SANDWICHES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 3?4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 3?4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3?4 cup shredded swiss cheese 1?4 cup minced onion 1?3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 16 sandwich bread, slices 1?2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1?2 lb thinly sliced ham (optional) DIRECTIONS Combine first 6 ingredients. Spread 1 side of bread slices evenly with butter. Turn 8 slices buttered side down; spread evenly with cheese mixture. Top with ham, if desired, and remaining bread slices, buttered side up. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sandwiches two at a time until golden, turning once. by: ratherbeswimmin

TESTED & PERFECTED INA GARTEN'S SHRIMP SALAD (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 4 lbs frozen cooked shrimp, thawed (I used 2 '50-70 per pound' bags from Costco) 2 cups mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 6 tablespoons fresh dill, minced 1 cup red onion, minced 3 cups celery, minced DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and dill. Combine with the shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours. Note: If using a food processor to mince the onion and celery, make sure you drain them in a colander before adding them to the salad. by: rickoholic83

Try easy IMPOSSIBLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 cup peanut butter (your choice, smooth or chunky) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg sugar, for rolling (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together until smooth. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet two inches apart. If desired, roll in extra sugar before placing on cookie sheet. Press with fork; press again in opposite direction. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not brown; do not over bake. by: Mysterygirl