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.

stuffed bell peppers, greek style

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 3/4 cup white rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 6 green bell pepper, top removed, seeded

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the onion and ground lamb; cook and stir until the onion is tender, and the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. stir in the rice, salt, black pepper, and mint; cook 5 minutes longer. add the water and parsley. reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the water has been completely absorbed by the rice, about 15 minutes. stir the chicken broth and diced tomatoes together in an oven-proof dish that will just fit the peppers. scoop the lamb mixture into the bell peppers, and place them into the dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the tomatoes are bubbly, about 45 minutes.

grandma's focaccia: baraise style

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup reserved potato water
• 2 pounds all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped
• dried oregano to taste

Recipe

Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 55 mins


• place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. when the potatoes are done, remove from heat, and drain, reserving one cup of potato water.
• pour the flour and 1 tablespoon of salt out a clean dry surface. make a well in the center, and use a ricer to rice the potatoes into the center. knead the flour and potatoes together as best you can, and then make another well in the center. dissolve the yeast in the potato water, then pour the mixture into the well. knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth, and no longer sticky.
• divide the dough into halves, and form into balls. flour heavily, and cover with a few towels to prevent drafts. let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat two large cookie sheets with olive oil.
• press the dough out evenly the pan. press indentations into the sheets with your fingers every couple of inches. divide the can of tomatoes in half, and spread each sheet evenly. place the onion and anchovies the sheets, and press in lightly. sprinkle with salt and oregano to taste. drizzle lightly with olive oil.
• bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottom is browned. let cool to room temperature, then cut into squares using a pizza wheel.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
• 3 cups instant rice
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package processed american cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 bunch celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• cook broccoli and rice according to package directions. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/4 cups water. gradually stir in cheese until melted. be careful that the cheese doesn't burn.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. season with salt and pepper. pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until bubbly and lightly brown.

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.

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.