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April 9, 2014

Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Meal

 

Chicken, Rice & Broccoli Meal

Florence
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast cut in to 2" pieces
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 10.75 ounce can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Grease 13x9 pan.
  • Cut Chicken and put in pan. Sprinkle Lemon Pepper seasoning over chicken and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the soup, water, paprika, rice and black pepper in the sauce pan and heat to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Steam Broccoli for 5 minutes in boil water.

 

March 26, 2014

Simple Curried Pineapple Rice

Simple Curried Pineapple Rice Photo

Simple Curried Pineapple Rice

Florence
Course Side
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cup diced pineapple

Instructions
 

  • Put broth and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat butter over medium-low heat, then add onion, curry powder, garlic powder, and diced pineapple and cook together just until onion are tender.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet over low heat, stir and allow to heat until rice is mixed with all ingredients and warm.
  • Server Immediately while still hot.

 

March 25, 2014

Tuna Rice And Veggie Bake

Filed under: Budget Friendly Rice Dishes,Rice,Seafood — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am
Tuna Rice And Veggie Bake Photo

Tuna Rice And Veggie Bake

Florence
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 can 12 oz white tuna in water, drained
  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Lightly Grease 2 quart baking dish.
  • Mix together vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, cooked rice, green pepper, onion and dried dill.
  • Mix in Tuna.
  • Place in Greased baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add the bread crumbs and heat just until combined, then spoon on top of the tuna mixture in baking dish.
  • Bake (uncovered) in oven for 30 minutes or until hot and lightly browned on top and around the edges.

March 24, 2014

Viva Verde Roasted Pepper Rice Pot

 

Viva Verde Roasted Pepper Rice Pot Photo

Viva Verde Roasted Pepper Rice Pot

Florence
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 4 cups chicken stock divided
  • 1 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice or brown rice

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Lightly coat whole bell peppers with olive oil then place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast until softened and slightly charred, then remove from oven.
  • Place in a heat resistant bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let sit to sweat off the skins.
  • Remove and discard the skins, stems, seeds, and membranes.
  • Place the cleaned peppers in a blender or food processor with 2 cups of the chicken stock and pulse until blended well.
  • Add in the parsley, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper a little at a time, pulsing in between until the mixture is a smooth puree consistency.
  • Set aside.
  • In a big pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and rice, stirring to coat the rice well with the oil; continue stirring the rice in the oil for about 2 minutes until warmed through, then add the pureed green pepper mixture to the rice in the pot, turn heat down to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Get out a small saucepan and heat the remaining 2 cups of chicken stock until just boiling, then pour the hot chicken stock into the big pot with rice and stir gently to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately turn heat to very low, cover the pot and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

March 22, 2014

Andouille Cajun Rice Casserole

 

Andouille Cajun Rice Casserole Photo

Andouille Cajun Rice Casserole

Florence
Course Main
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb Andouille sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire if you are allergic to fish do not put this in
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Instructions
 

  • Put sausage on broiler pan and broil just until slightly crisp, turning to cook evenly. Remove and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Use 2 quart Casserole Dish.
  • Put remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Cut andouille sausage into 1/2 inch circles, then add to the other ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Turn mixture into a casserole dish, cover, then put in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly hot.
  • Remove and let stand for 5 minutes before uncovering to serve.

 

March 21, 2014

Apple Rice And Lentil Skillet

 

Apple Rice And Lentil Skillet

Florence
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup uncooked lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup fresh butter
  • 2 carrots coarse grated
  • 2 onions finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 6 teaspoon flour
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Put lentils in saucepan with the 4 cups water, bring to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Drain excess water; set aside.
  • In large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When melted, add the carrots and onions and cook just until vegetables are slightly softened, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add the flour, applesauce, curry powder, and 2 cups water to the skillet, stir, turn heat to low, cover skillet and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, cooked lentils and cooked rice, stir gently, then serve immediately.

 

February 23, 2014

Rice Salad

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Rice,Salad — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

Better Than Potato Salad

Florence
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked long grain rice
  • 8 radishes -- slice
  • 4 eggs -- hard-cook chop
  • 1 medium cucumber -- chopped
  • 2 cups celery -- thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion -- chop
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine rice, radishes, eggs, cucumber, celery and onion.
  • Combine mayo, mustard and salt.
  • Pour over rice mixture and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hour

February 22, 2014

Black Beans and Sausage

Black Beans And Sausage

Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion -- chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans -- undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 pound pork sausage -- cooked and sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet add oil and onions and saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cooked rice and sausage.

February 10, 2014

Mushroom Pepperoni Brown Rice Skillet

Filed under: Rice — Tags: , , , — Chef @ 11:00 am

Mushroom Pepperoni Brown Rice Skillet

Florence
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain brown rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 lb thin sliced pepperoni
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In large saucepan, stir together the rice and broth; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender.
  • In another large skillet, add the butter and mushrooms and cook over medium heat until mushrooms soften, then add the pepperoni slices and continue cooking until pepperoni crisps slightly; remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet with mushrooms and pepperoni, stir to combine, and top with cheese.

 

January 16, 2010

Fried Rice With Peppery Curry

 

Fried Rice With Peppery Curry

Florence

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons onions -- chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic -- chopped
  • 1/2 cup green beans -- chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peppery curry paste of your liking
  • 5 cups cooked long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat
  • Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to saute until golden brown.
  • Add the beans and curry paste and saute for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add the rice and soy sauce and saute until thoroughly hot , be careful not to overcook.
  • Garnish with cilantro and parshley
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