Showing posts with label Sidedishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sidedishes. Show all posts

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Spanish Rice

1 TBS shortening
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1/4 large onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 whole tomatoes from 15 oz can
1/4 cup liquid from canned tomatoes
30 oz chicken broth

Open can of tomatoes and chicken broth and set aside. Heat shortening in saucepan on med-high heat. Add rice, stirring constantly. When rice is brown, immediately add the onion and garlic and stir so it is evenly mixed. Quickly add the 2 tomatoes (Squish them in your hand). Add 1/4 cup of liquid from can of tomatoes and all chicken broth. Bring to a full boil, over and reduce to med-low. Let simmer until rice is tender and most of broth has evaporated, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered until ready to serve. I usually add a few frozen peas near the end.

Cilanto Lime Rice

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
juice of 1/2 lime
2 TB butter
2 TB chopped cilantro
1/4 tsp ground cumin

For Rice Cooker: Combine all ingredients into the cooker. Cover, then turn on and cook until done.

Recipe comes from Kristin Clove. Thanks!! :)

Monday, March 30, 2009

Hummus



Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions
  1. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Homemade Salsa




4-5 Tomatoes (Garden or Store bought)
1 onion
1-2 jalepenos
2 cloves garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro

Chop each item separately in food processor. Then mix all together (or if you're in a hurry throw it all in together). Add salt to taste.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Tropical Ambrosia



* 5 large egg yolks
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 3/4 cup frozen passion fruit pulp (such as Goya), thawed
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut up
* Pinch salt
* 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
* 1 mango, peeled
* 3 kiwi, peeled
* 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
* 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
* 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, plus more for garnish
* 1 frozen pound cake (10.75 ounces), thawed
* 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon mini marshmallows
* 1 cup raspberries

Directions

1. Passion Fruit Curd: Combine egg yolks, sugar, passion fruit pulp, butter and salt in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mixture thickens and registers 160° on an instant-read thermometer. Note: Do not let the mixture come to a boil or it will curdle.

2. Transfer mixture to a medium-size bowl set over an ice bath (a larger bowl filled with ice and cold water). Stir with a wooden spoon until chilled.

3. Fold whipped topping into chilled curd. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

4. Assembly: Cut mango into 3/4-inch chunks. Cut 1 kiwi in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut remaining kiwis into 1/2-inch chunks. Cut pineapple into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 3/4-inch chunks.

5. Drain mandarin oranges. Set aside about 14 pieces of the nicest looking oranges and pineapple and all of the kiwi slices. Toss remaining mango, kiwi chunks, oranges and pineapple with 1 cup coconut to blend (makes about 6 cups).

6. Cut cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices (14 total). Using a 1-1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut a semicircle from the bottom edge of each cake slice. Cut remaining pound cake scraps into 3/4-inch pieces.

7. Spread 1 cup of the fruit mixture in an even layer on the bottom of trifle dish. Arrange a row of the reserved kiwi slices, cut-edge down, along bottom, pressed against the side of dish. Add reserved pieces of pineapple in between each kiwi slice and mandarin oranges on top of kiwi. Set aside 1 cup of the fruit mixture; spread remaining fruit into the serving dish. Spread level.

8. Sprinkle 2 cups of the mini marshmallows in an even layer on top of fruit, making sure they reach the side of the dish. Place raspberries in a single layer along outer edge of dish. Add any leftover berries to the reserved fruit.

9. Place the semicircles of pound cake on top of raspberries, straight-side down, pressing against the side of the dish. Add the cubed pound cake scraps to help support the semicircles. Press down slightly so top is level.

10. Spread passion fruit curd evenly over cake layer. Mound remaining chopped fruit on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon mini marshmallows. Garnish with coconut. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

CHILI RELLENO CASSEROLE



8 EGGS, BEATEN
1 (12 OZ.) CAN EVAPORATED MILK
2 CUPS SHREDDED JACK CHEESE
1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
3 TBSP. FLOUR
2 (7 OZ.) CANS WHOLE CHILI PEPPERS
½ TSP. SALT
¼ TSP. PEPPER
1 (8 OZ.) CAN TOMATO SAUCE

BEAT EGGS WITH EVAPORATED MILK, FLOUR, SALT AND PEPPER. ADD SHREDDED CHEESES. BUTTER A 9 * 13 PAN. OPEN CHILIES FLAT AND REMOVE SEEDS. COVER BOTTOM OF PAN WITH OPENED PEPPERS. POUR HALF EGG/CHEESE MIXTURE OVER CHILIES. LAY DOWN ANOTHER LAYER OF CHILIES. POUR BALANCE OF EGG MIX ON TOP. BAKE 40 MINUTES AT 350 DEGREES. POUR TOMATO SAUCE OVER TOP. BAKE 20 MORE MINUTES.

SWEET CORN MUFFINS



1 ¼ CUP FLOUR
¾ CUP YELLOW CORNMEAL
½ ROUNDED TSP. SALT
1 TBSP. BAKING POWDER
1/3 CUP SUGAR
1 EGG
1 CUP MILK
¼ CUP CORN OIL

HEAT OVER TO 400 DEGREES. COMBINE THE FLOUR, CORNMEAL, SALT, BAKING POWDER, AND SUGAR IN A LARGE BOWL. LIGHTLY BEAT THE EGG. ADD MILK AND OIL TO EGG MIXTURE. ADD FLOUR MIXTURE. BAKE FOR 20 TO 22 MINUTES.

DEVILED EGGS



6 HARD COOKED EGGS
½ TSP. SALT
½ TSP. DRY MUSTARD
¼ TSP. PEPPER
3 TBSP. MAYO

CUT PEELED EGGS LENGHTWISE IN HALF. SLIP OUT YOLKS; MASH WITH FORK. MIX IN SEASONINGS AND DRESSINGS. FILL WHITES WITH EGG YOLK MIXTURE. SPRINKLE WITH PAPRIKA.

FUNERAL POTATOES



BOIL WITHOUT PEELING 6 MEDIUM POTATOES. COOL POTATOES. COOL, AND SHRED.
MELT IN SAUCEPAN ¼ CUP BUTTER.
ADD:
1 CUP CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1/3 CUP CHOPPED GREEN ONION
1 CUP GRATED CHEESE
COMBINE SAUCE WITH POTATOES. PLACE IN CASSEROLE DISH. TOP WITH ½ CUP CRUSHED CORN FLAKES. BAKE AT 300 DEGREES FOR 30 TO 45 MINUTES.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

5 CUP FRUIT SALAD



1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1 CUP COCONUT
1 CUP MANDARIN ORANGES, DRAINED
1 CUP PINEAPPLE TIDBITS, DRAINED
1 CUP MINI MARSHMALLOWS

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND CHILL

DRY JELLO SALAD



1 SMALL PKG. JELLO
1 CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, DRAINED
1 LG. CARTON COOLWHIP
1 LG. CARTON COTTAGE CHEESE

MIX JELLO AND CRUSHED PINEAPPLE.
THEN ADD COOLWHIP AND COTTAGE CHEESE.
CAN ALSO ADD: BANANAS, STRAWBERRIES, MANDARIN ORANGES, ETC.

Hashed Brown Potatoes



4 medium potatoes
¼ cup finely chopped green onion
3 tbs. margarine
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Scrub and pierce potatoes. Microwave 5 minutes. When cooled remove skins and shred. Preheat skillet and melt margarine. Combine remaining ingredients, turning as they cook. Cook until golden brown.



Olive Garden Salad Mix
1 bag American Blend Dole Salad
4-5 slices Red Onion
4-6 Black Olives
2-4 Banana Peppers
1/2 C. Croutons
1 small Tomato Quartered
Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Chill one salad bowl in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Place bag of salad in bowl. Place on top of lettuce but red onion, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, and croutons. Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like, and add plenty of Olive Garden Salad Dressing on top


Olive Garden Salad Dressing
1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/3 C. White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt - or one clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Olive Garden Salad Mix

Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.

Houston’s Couscous Salad



1 box plain couscous made according to pkg.
Parsley, finely chopped
Radishes, finely chopped
Carrots, finely chopped
Raw peanuts, finely chopped
Raisins, finely chopped
Green onions(optional), finely chopped
Dressing:
1 individual size plain yogurt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced(may use garlic pwd.)
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Mix all and chill