Broccoli Casserole I

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups instant rice
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (16 ounce) jar process cheese sauce
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• cook rice as directed on box.
• saute onions in margarine until done.
• cook broccoli as directed on package and drain.
• mix together broccoli, soup, rice, onion, butter or margarine, and cheese. season with salt and pepper to taste. place in a 9 by 13 inch oven proof dish.
• bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).

Chicken Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 10 mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodle pasta with flavor packet
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet or wok and saute chicken until cooked through (no longer pink).
• stir in celery and zucchini and stir fry for 3 minutes; then add mushrooms and spinach and stir fry another 2 minutes. reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
• meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, then stir ramen into prepared rice and set aside.
• in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, oil and soy sauce. mix well and stir mixture into chicken and vegetables, then stir in rice and noodles. mix all together and simmer for another 5 minutes. serve hot.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

Campbell's® Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can campbell's® condensed cream of chicken soup (regular or 98% fat free)
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 2 cups fresh or frozen vegetables
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• stir the soup, water, rice, vegetables and onion powder in a 12 x 8 inch shallow baking dish.
• top with chicken. season chicken as desired. cover.
• bake at 375 degrees f for 45 minutes or until done. top with cheese.

home-style brown rice pilaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 2 eggs, beaten
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews

Recipe

• bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
• place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
• when the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
• spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Cheesy Sausage Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound lamb sausage
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced fresh tomato
• 4 cups cubed zucchini squash
• 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• combine the rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. remove from heat, and set aside.
• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. drain excess grease. stir in zucchini and tomatoes, and cook until tender. stir in rice, mushrooms, and cheese. season with oregano, salt, and pepper. spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, or a 2 quart casserole dish.
• bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Simple Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup tomato paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent. stir in the chili powder and cumin, and cook for about 30 seconds. add the rice, chicken broth and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. transfer to a 1 quart casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil or a lid.
• bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Spicy Sausage And Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 28 ounces fresh, ground spicy lamb sausage
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 slice onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a skillet, brown sausage and drain grease. stir in rice, onion, garlic and peppers. cook 5 minutes. stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. pour into 9x13 inch pan.
• bake for 1 hour or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. or, at this step, you can cover and freeze it.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

hot and sour soup with bean sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 5 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into strips
• 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoot strips, drained
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons mirin (japanese sweet )
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, leaves picked from stems
• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the minced serrano and chicken broth into a large saucepan. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium. stir in the garlic and ginger, simmer for 1 minute. stir in the shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo strips, simmer for 2 minutes to soften mushrooms.
• stir in the bean sprouts, tamari, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer for 1 minute to soften the bean sprouts.
• dissolve the cornstarch in the mirin, and stir into the simmering soup; cook for 30 seconds to thicken. remove from heat and pour in beaten egg while stirring slowly. ladle soup into bowls; garnish with green onion and cilantro leaves.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Red-nosed Reindeer

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows
• 6 cups kellogg's® rice krispies® cereal or kellogg's® cocoa krispies® cereal
• canned frosting or decorating gel
• food coloring
• 12 regular pretzel twists
• 12 red gum drops

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in large saucepan melt butter over low heat. add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. remove from heat.
• add kellogg's® rice krispies® cereal. stir until well coated.
• using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. cool. using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut twelve 2 1/2-inch circles and twelve 1 1/2-inch circles. frost the tops of the 1 1/2-inch circles.
• for each reindeer use frosting to attach one 1 1/2-inch circle, frosting side up, to each 2 1/2-inch circle. use scraps of the cereal mixture to shape into twenty-four ears. use frosting to attach ears to each reindeer. break pretzel twists into pieces. push two pretzel pieces into each for antlers. decorate with frosting and gum drops. best if served the same day.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound beef sausage
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package dirty rice mix
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, sausage, and onion; drain.
• in a large pan, combine rice mix and 2 cups water. add diced tomatoes and chilies. stir in the kidney beans. bring to a boil, then add meat mixture. season with salt and pepper. return to boil, reduce heat, and cover, stirring occasionally. cook for 25 minutes, until rice is easily fluffed with a fork.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

spicy chinese chicken wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pound chicken wings
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice
• 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, rice , chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a large bowl, then add the chicken wings and toss to evenly coat.
• heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. stir in the chicken wings, sauce, and water. cover and cook until the chicken wings are no longer pink at the bone, turning the chicken wings occasionally, about 15 minutes. remove lid and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

Easy Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine the milk, rice, soup and seasoned salt if desired. mix well. pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. add the chicken pieces.
• cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes or until rice is done, stirring every 30 minutes. uncover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the rice to brown.

moroccan chicken sann

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 3 pounds cut up chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 pitted prunes
• 8 dried apricot halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, , honey, thyme, curry powder. dried oregano, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and garlic. place the marinade with the chicken into a resealable bag, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken pieces until browned on all sides. sprinkle the chicken with prunes and apricots; pour the marinade into the skillet. bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. uncover and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). serve over the brown rice.

egyptian koshary

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup beluga lentils, soaked in water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 onions, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. stir in rice; continue stirring until rice is coated with oil, about 3 minutes. add 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon of salt. bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain well in a colander. return macaroni to cooking pot, cover and keep warm.
• soak lentils for 30 minutes. drain and rinse; drain again. bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until lentils are tender 15 or 20 minutes. stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the onions in the oil, stirring often, until they begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. onions should be a nice caramelized brown color. add garlic and cook another minute. remove from pan, drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• place half of the onion mixture into a saucepan. mix in the vinegar. add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, black pepper, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, cumin, and cayenne (if using). bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 12 minutes.
• serve by placing a spoonful of rice, then macaroni, and then the lentils on serving plates. sprinkle with some of the browned onions, then top with tomato sauce.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

thai ginger chicken (gai pad king)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the garlic and chicken; cook for 2 minutes. add the fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ginger, red pepper, mushrooms, and onions. cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are nearly tender, about 3 minutes. dissolve the chile paste in the chicken broth, then add to the chicken mixture. season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cilantro leaves to garnish. serve with the hot rice.

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• soy sauce to taste
• sesame oil, to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a saucepan, combine rice and water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• in a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
• heat wok over high heat. pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. stir in cooked rice. shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Busy Day Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl combine the mushroom soup, celery soup, water, rice, mushrooms, garlic powder and black pepper. mix all together. pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread on bottom.
• lay chicken pieces over soup mixture and sprinkle dry onion soup mix over all. cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Baked Fresh Rainbow Trout

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
• 2 whole rainbow trout, gutted and cleaned, heads and tails still on
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 2 thin slices lemon (optional)
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• place trout in the prepared baking dish and coat with remaining olive oil. season the inside and outside of fish with dill, thyme, and salt. stuff each fish with onion slices; grind pepper over the top. place 1 lemon slice on each fish.
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; add water to dish. continue baking until fish flake easily with a fork, about 10 minutes more.

asian lettuce wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 dash asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons asian (dark) sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. set aside.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Easy And Delicious Chicken And Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 7/8 cups water
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread rice in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. rinse chicken and pat dry; arrange chicken pieces on top of rice.
• mix soup and water together and pour over chicken and rice. sprinkle dry onion soup mix on top. cover and seal tightly with foil. bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. enjoy!

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.

Brown Rice And Black Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 cup brown rice
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 cooked skinless boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• salt to taste
• ground cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 1/3 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• mix the rice and vegetable broth in a pot, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. mix in the zucchini, chicken, and mushrooms. season with cumin, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. cook and stir until zucchini is lightly browned and chicken is heated through.
• in large bowl, mix the cooked rice, onion, zucchini, chicken, mushrooms, beans, chiles, carrots, and 1/2 the swiss cheese. transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• cover casserole loosely with foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
• 3 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over a medium-low heat. place the onions in the pan, and saute until golden.
• add rice to pan, and stir to coat grains with oil. mix in green bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, saffron, and water. cover, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to simmer. cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice is tender. stir occasionally.

chicken biryani

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken pieces cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 5 pods cardamom
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pound basmati rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• in a large skillet, in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee) fry potatoes until brown, drain and reserve the potatoes. add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is soft and golden. add chili, pepper, turmeric, cumin, salt and the tomatoes. fry, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. add yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon stick. cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are cooked to a pulp. it may be necessary to add a little hot water if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to stick to the pan.
• when the mixture is thick and smooth, add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the spice mixture. cover and cook over very low heat until the chicken is tender, approximately 35 to 45 minutes. there should only be a little very thick gravy left when chicken is finished cooking. if necessary cook uncovered for a few minutes to reduce the gravy.
• wash rice well and drain in colander for at least 30 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat vegetable oil (or ghee) and fry the onions until they are golden. add saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and rice. stir continuously until the rice is coated with the spices.
• in a medium-size pot, heat the chicken stock and salt. when the mixture is hot pour it over the rice and stir well. add the chicken mixture and the potatoes; gently mix them into the rice. bring to boil. cover the saucepan tightly, turn heat to very low and steam for 20 minutes. do not lift lid or stir while cooking. spoon biryani a warm serving dish.

Mulligatawny Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup white rice
• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, heated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• saute onions, celery, carrot, and butter in a large soup pot. add flour and curry, and cook 5 more minutes. add chicken stock, mix well, and bring to a boil. simmer about 1/2 hour.
• add apple, rice, chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. simmer 15-20 minutes, or until rice is done.
• when serving, add hot cream.

Sinigang Na Baka

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 quart water
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1/2 medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in medium stock pot. saute onion and garlic until tender. add beef to pot, and saute until browned. pour in water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
• place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.