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Chicken and Wild Rice
By lajones
Directions In large saucepan, melt margarine; saute onion until tender
- Ingredients6 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/3 cup minced ham
- 3 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry, (optional)
- snipped fresh parsley or chives
Green Tea Poached Salmon with Ginger Lime Sauce
By lajones
Put 6 cups of water into a straight sided skillet or pot with a lid
- 10 cups water
- 2 limes, halved
- 6 tablespoons honey, divided
- 4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper
- 4 to 6 tablespoons loose green tea
- 4 (6-ounce boneless skinless salmon fillets
Barley Turkey Soup
By lajones
1.In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 11 ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups diced celery
- 1 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsle
Beef Barley Soup
By lajones
Directions 1.In a 6-quart soup pot, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat
- Serves 4
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound stew beef, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch coins
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
- 6 cups Beef Stock, or low-sodium canned
- 1/4 cup barley, rinsed
- 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme
- Parsley, for garnish
- Read more at Wholeliving.com: Beef Barley Soup
Tex Mex Turkey Soup
By lajones
Directions 1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 4 cups water
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 cups corn tortilla chips
- 3/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa
By lajones
Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Black-Bean-and-Tomato-Quinoa-238939#ixzz1AYjRrmkX
Mediteranian Orzo Salad
By lajones
Preparation Cook the orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 8 ounces)
- 2 cups bagged prewashed baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled and divided
Tortilla Soup
By lajones
Preparation 1. Heat 1 tbsp
- Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 12 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 package (8 oz.) small corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips (see Notes)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced avocado, sour cream, grated Monterey jack cheese, additional chopped cilantro, and/or sliced green onions for topping
Vodka Mojito
By lajones
Directions In a pitcher, combine the simple syrup, vodka, lime juice, and club soda
- Mint Simple Syrup:
- Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups mint simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1 cup 1 cup vodka, chilled
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 large limes)
- 1 cup 1 cup club soda, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
- 1 cup 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup 1 cup water
- 1 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Rotini Salad
By lajones
Cut red bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
- Yield: 7 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
- Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 6 ounces uncooked rotini (corkscrew pasta)
- 1/4 pound haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
- 1 1/2 ounces diced fresh mozzarella
- 4 pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 ounce prosciutto, chopped
- Cooking spray
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 large shallot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Preparation
- Preheat broiler.