9 Leftover Foods You're Reheating Wrong
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Rice
Don't expect leftover rice to have a nice, fluffy texture if you just toss it in the microwave or reheat it on the stove in a pot. It needs moisture to become soft again, so remember this when you choose your method. If you're going the microwave route, place the rice in a microwave-safe dish and add a teaspoon of water. Place a damp paper towel over the top and warm up your rice for about two minutes. If you have a larger portion of rice to reheat, opt for the oven. You can add the rice to a large glass baking dish, pour in a bit of water all over (enough to moisten it, not soak it), then cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 300°F for 20 minutes or until heated through.
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This multi-colored Rainbow Shrimp Pasta is utterly delicious, and sure to impress when you serve it up!
Ingredients
- 2 oz red spaghetti
- 2 oz green spaghetti
- 2 cups shrimp
- Pepper
- Salt
- Paprika
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Method
- Boil the red and green spaghetti separately in salted water until al dente.
- Fry the shrimp in a pan with plenty of salt, pepper and paprika.
- Add 1/2 cup of cream cheese, and stir through until combined.
- Arrange the cooked spaghetti in an alternating pattern on a plate.
- Top with the creamy shrimp sauce
- Garnish, and serve!